Off The Cuff: Iconic Movie Lines Not In The Original Screenplay

Published on 12/11/2018
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Up next, we have another fantasy classic. Think back to the scene when Mr. Weasley raised this great question in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: “What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?” It was unrehearsed and the line did not exist in the screenplay.

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

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Ghostbusters

Even when they are given a complete script, improv actors probably could not help it. Rick Moranis had a background in this craft and this was how he helped bring Ghostbusters to its level of comedic brilliance. Just take the speech his character delivered at the party. Director Ivan Reitman said, “Rick just made all of it up as he was doing it.”

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

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