Stranger Than Fiction is hitting DVD Feb27th and we have the complete low down on the specs. Author Karen Effiel (Thompson) is writing her latest novel about an unusual character named Harold Crick (Ferrell). What she doesn't know is that her fictionalized character is real. The real Harold Crick is an IRS agent who has lived a monotonous, dull existence until one day he begins to hear Karen's voice narrating his every move.
Harold enlists the assistance of literary professor Jules Hilbert (Hoffman), to help him figure out what’s going on. Hilbert helps Harold change some of the mundane every day rituals in his life. However, trouble ensues and Harold’s life becomes fragile when he learns that Karen plans to kill him off and the events that follow become Stranger Than Fiction.
DVD BONUS FEATURES
Actors In Search of a Story
Marc Forster discusses why each cast member is such an integral part of the film. We will also hear from each cast member regarding their impressions of the film.
Picking The Right Team
Marc Forster discusses the importance and contribution of each of his "team” members including Director of Photography, Production Design, Costume Designer, Writer, Producers, Editors and VFX team, etc.
On Location in Chicago
We will take an in-depth look at why Chicago was chosen as the place to shoot this film. We will examine the locations; the architecture; the incredible local talent pool; and all of the other factors that made Chicago the perfect place to shoot the film.
Words on the Page
We have a great dual interview with Lindsay Doran (producer) and Zach Helm (writer) that will anchor this piece. Additionally, Marc, Zach and Lindsay discuss what makes this script so unique and why Stranger Than Fiction is an important film to make today.
Picture a Number
A special effect piece discussing the graphics used in the film.