Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

The Film Was Shot In Chronological Order

"Cast Away" is one of the few films shot in chronological order, and part of it is due to Hanks' physical transformation. It would have been difficult for him to continuously gain and lose weight for the role, so it was smarter on Zemeckis's part to shoot from start to finish. Usually, films are shot based on production schedules.

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