Trivia / Antwone Fisher

• Backed by the Pentagon: Many of the extras were active duty U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel from various commands within the southern California area.
• Darkhorse Casting: Denzel Washington didn't want to cast a star in the lead role, so he cast Derek Luke in his film debut.
• Directed By Castmember: Denzel Washington, who plays Dr. Jerome Davenport, directed this film.
• Role-Ending Misdemeanor: De'aundre Bonds was initially given a role in the film. On the night that he learned he was awarded the role, he attended a family celebration, and was involved in an altercation with his aunt's boyfriend. The altercation ended with Bonds stabbing the man to death. He was sentenced to eleven years in prison.
• What Could Have Been: Cuba Gooding Jr., Mekhi Phifer and Will Smith were considered for the role of Antwone Fisher.

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