Trivia / We Bought a Zoo

• Magnum Opus Dissonance: Much to the surprise of literally everyone, Matt Damon revealed at the 2017 Academy Awards that he enjoyed his performance in the movie. Even Ben Affleck was surprised.
• Separated-at-Birth Casting: Colin Ford, who plays Benjamin's son Dylan, could actually pass for Matt Damon's real-life son if he wanted to.
• What Could Have Been:
  • Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Stiller were considered for Benjamin Mee.
  • Amy Adams, Rachel McAdams and Mary Elizabeth Winstead were considered for Kelly Foster.

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