10 Actors Who Made Pretty Odd or Insane Requests Before Taking on a Role
Actors are known to ask for various things before accepting roles or for items they need while in their roles.
Filming is supposed to be hard work, sure, but some actors take “method” to a whole new level. Before the cameras even roll, they can drop requests that sound like they belong in a weird trivia night, not a movie set.
One minute it’s Tom Cruise asking for custom stretchy g-string underwear for action scenes, the next it’s Jennifer Lawrence needing a “Kardashian Tent” to decompress after stressful takes. Then you’ve got Ben Affleck refusing a Yankees hat because it would clash with his team loyalties, Nicolas Cage pushing for a real bat, and Will Smith turning Men in Black III into a trailer showdown with one outfitted like a gym and the other like a kitchen.
By the time you get to the bigger, bolder demands, you start to see the real chaos behind the scenes.
1. Tom Cruise Needs Stretchy G-String Underwear
Tom Cruise specifically requested custom-made g-strings to wear during action scenes. He stated that he needed to be as comfortable as possible in order to perform the stunts correctly.
East News2. Jennifer Lawrence Requests a Kardashian Tent
Jennifer needed a "Kardashian Tent" to retreat to after stressful scenes. This became a safe space for her when she needed to escape amidst chaotic filming.
East News3. Ben Affleck Wouldn’t Wear a Yankees Hat
Ben Affleck is a clear fan of the Yankees' rival, so when asked to wear a Yankees hat in a scene, he actually refused.
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4. Nicolas Cage Demanded a Real Bat
In Vampire's Kiss, Nicolas Cage requested a real bat for a scene. However, his request was ultimately denied, although he stated that he wanted the scene to be more realistic.
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5. George Clooney Requested a Beach Hut and a Private Garden
George Clooney was filming Gravity when he asked for a beach and a landscaped garden to serve as a getaway during his time in London filming.
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6. Lea Michele Refused to Scream
Lea Michele starred in Scream Queens, but she actually refused to scream. She was concerned about hurting her voice and didn't want to take the risk.
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This is also like the fight between you and your partner over an emotional support snake, plus the demand for a separate room.
7. Will Smith Asked for a $2 Million Trailer
When filming Men in Black III, Will Smith requested two different trailers. One trailer was equipped with gym equipment, while the other had a kitchen.
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8. Will Ferrell Requested a Mobility Scooter
Will Ferrell was filming Semi-Pro when he made some unusual requests. He asked for an electric scooter, a painted rainbow on wheels, and a 15-foot tall fake tree.
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9. Daniel Day-Lewis Demanded to Be Treated as a Disabled Person
While filming My Left Foot, Daniel Day-Lewis made some really odd requests and acted as if he were disabled even when not filming. He rode around in a wheelchair and asked people to spoon-feed him.
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10. Bruce Willis Requested a $1,000,000 Per Day Salary
A source reported that Bruce Willis was offered $3 million for four days of shooting in Bulgaria for the movie “The Expendables 3,” but he wanted $4 million instead.
His request was denied, and someone else was cast for the role instead.
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That’s when the set etiquette started to wobble, because Tom Cruise’s custom g-strings weren’t the only request that required special handling.</p>
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence’s “Kardashian Tent” and Lea Michele’s refusal to scream made it clear these weren’t small tweaks, they were comfort and control.</p>
And once Will Smith asked for a $2 million trailer setup with a gym one and a kitchen one, everyone had to rethink what “reasonable” even meant on a studio schedule.</p>
In the world of entertainment, it is not uncommon for actors to have some very strange demands. From outrageous paychecks to exotic snacks, many stars want to ensure that their needs are being met.
These actors made truly odd or outrageous requests, and honestly, we're kind of confused about some of them.
On these sets, the weirdest part isn’t the requests, it’s how fast they become everybody else’s problem.
Wait, it gets messier than Tom Cruise’s custom g-string, see why this girlfriend asked him to fund luxury vacation add-ons.
