Trivia / First Reformed

• Actor-Shared Background:
  • When Paul Schrader approached Amanda Seyfried for the role of Mary, he learned that she really was pregnant. Schrader managed to shoot her scenes before she gave birth.
  • Ethan Hawke said that it was easy to prepare for the role because he'd actually wanted to be a priest before he got into acting.
• Playing Against Type: Comedian Cedric "the Entertainer" Kyles plays a dramatic role as a fellow pastor, though he does crack a few jokes.

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