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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role, which would lead him to appearing ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' films.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role, which would lead him to appearing ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' ''[[Film/XMenFilmSeries X-Men]]'' films.
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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' films.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that role, which would lead him to appearing ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' films.
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* SchoolStudyMedia: One of the more recent books studied in UK secondary schools.
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* SchoolStudyMedia: One of the more recent books studied in UK secondary schools.
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* CreatorInJoke: In Ali's room in the film, there's a poster for Arsenal FC. Nick Hornby, the author of the book, is a huge Arsenal supporter.
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** Creator/BradPitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women. Creator/ColinFirth was interested and even contacted Creator/NickHornby, but it had already been optioned as a film by the time Firth called. Creator/GeorgeClooney, Creator/RussellCrowe and Creator/EwanMcGregor were also considered.

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** Creator/BradPitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women. Creator/ColinFirth was interested and even contacted Creator/NickHornby, but it had already been optioned as a film by the time Firth called. Creator/GeorgeClooney, Creator/RussellCrowe Creator/RussellCrowe, Creator/RichardEGrant and Creator/EwanMcGregor were also considered.
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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}}'' films.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the ''Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}}'' ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' films.
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* DawsonCasting: Just about - Natalia Tena was eighteen when she played Ellie, who is meant to be a couple of years younger than she is. Averted with Creator/NicholasHoult, who was twelve.
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* CastingGag: Chris Diamantopolis guest stars as Marcus' new teacher and his introductory episode includes Will being psyched for a Film/TheThreeStooges marathon on TV.
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* ActorAllusion: Marcus says in his narration that he would be able to take care of his mother if he were a child star, like Haley Joel Osment. Creator/ToniCollette, who plays Marcus's mother, played Osment's mother in ''Film/TheSixthSense''.
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* CastingGag: Chris Diamantopolis guest stars as Marcus' new teacher and his introductory episode includes Will being psyched for a Three Stooges marathon on TV.

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* CastingGag: Chris Diamantopolis guest stars as Marcus' new teacher and his introductory episode includes Will being psyched for a Three Stooges Film/TheThreeStooges marathon on TV.



* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}} films.
* ThrowItIn: The shot of Will reflected in the mirror looking depressed was taken while Hugh Grant was on a break. The filmmakers saw this and shot it from behind without him knowing.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} ''Series/{{Skins}}'' and the Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}} ''Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}}'' films.
* ThrowItIn: The shot of Will reflected in the mirror looking depressed was taken while Hugh Grant Creator/HughGrant was on a break. The filmmakers saw this and shot it from behind without him knowing.



** Creator/BradPitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women.

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** Creator/BradPitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women. Creator/ColinFirth was interested and even contacted Creator/NickHornby, but it had already been optioned as a film by the time Firth called. Creator/GeorgeClooney, Creator/RussellCrowe and Creator/EwanMcGregor were also considered.
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* ActorAllusion: Marcus says in his narration that he would be able to take care of his mother if he were a child star, like Haley Joel Osment. Toni Collette, who plays Marcus's mother, played Osment's mother in ''Film/TheSixthSense''.

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* ActorAllusion: Marcus says in his narration that he would be able to take care of his mother if he were a child star, like Haley Joel Osment. Toni Collette, Creator/ToniCollette, who plays Marcus's mother, played Osment's mother in ''Film/TheSixthSense''.



* DawsonCasting: Just about - Natalia Tena was eighteen when she played Ellie, who is meant to be a couple of years younger than she is. Averted with Nicholas Hoult, who was twelve.
* FakeBrit: Toni Collette is Australian playing an English woman.

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* DawsonCasting: Just about - Natalia Tena was eighteen when she played Ellie, who is meant to be a couple of years younger than she is. Averted with Nicholas Hoult, Creator/NicholasHoult, who was twelve.
* FakeBrit: Toni Collette Creator/ToniCollette is Australian playing an English woman.

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* TheDanza: Rachel Weisz as Rachel.

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* TheDanza: Rachel Weisz Creator/RachelWeisz as Rachel.



* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}} films.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's Creator/NicholasHoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}} films.



** Brad Pitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women.
** Emma Thompson was offered a role.

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** Brad Pitt Creator/BradPitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women.
** Emma Thompson Creator/EmmaThompson was offered a role.role.
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* CastingGag: Chris Diamantopolis guest stars as Marcus' new teacher and his introductory episode includes Will being psyched for a Three Stooges marathon on TV.
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* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Film/{{XMen}} films.

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* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Film/{{XMen}} Franchise/{{X-Men|FilmSeries}} films.
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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.

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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi [[Music/BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.
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* TheDanza: Rachel Weisz as Rachel.

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* ActorAllusion: Marcus says in his narration that he would be able to take care of his mother if he were a child star, like Haley Joel Osment. Toni Collette, who plays Marcus's mother, played Osment's mother in ''Film/TheSixthSense''.



* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Film/{{XMen}} films.

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* CreatorInJoke: In Ali's room in the film, there's a poster for Arsenal FC. Nick Hornby, the author of the book, is a huge Arsenal supporter.
* DawsonCasting: Just about - Natalia Tena was eighteen when she played Ellie, who is meant to be a couple of years younger than she is. Averted with Nicholas Hoult, who was twelve.
* FakeBrit: Toni Collette is Australian playing an English woman.
* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Film/{{XMen}} films.films.
* ThrowItIn: The shot of Will reflected in the mirror looking depressed was taken while Hugh Grant was on a break. The filmmakers saw this and shot it from behind without him knowing.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Brad Pitt of all people was offered the lead role. He turned it down, not thinking he'd be able to play someone who would have to pretend to be a single father to meet women.
** Emma Thompson was offered a role.
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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.

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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.Donne.
* StarMakingRole: This was Nicholas Hoult's first major role that would lead him to Series/{{Skins}} and the Film/{{XMen}} films.


* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.
* HeyItsThatGuy: Marcus' dad in the series is [[Series/ArrestedDevelopment Buster Bluth]].

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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.
* HeyItsThatGuy: Marcus' dad in the series is [[Series/ArrestedDevelopment Buster Bluth]].
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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.

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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.Donne.
* HeyItsThatGuy: Marcus' dad in the series is [[Series/ArrestedDevelopment Buster Bluth]].
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* BeamMeUpScotty: A running gag is Will misattributing the saying "No man is an Island" to [[BonJovi Jon Bon Jovi]] rather than John Donne.

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