Highlights: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg live-tweet ‘The Interview’

MANILA, Philippines – The Interview, the movie that became the talk of the town after it sparked an international incident, had social media users glued to Twitter Monday, December 29, as the stars and the director live-tweeted the movie. 

The film centers around a fictional plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. In the movie, the task from the CIA falls to two TV journalists played by Seth Rogen and James Franco, after James’ character is granted an interview with Kim Jong-Un. 

James and Seth were joined by Seth’s co-director Evan Goldberg during the live-tweet. 

You can read the entirety of James, Seth, and Evan‘s tweets via the links, but let’s take a look at some of the highlights below. 

There were plenty of behind-the-scenes tidbits from the two directors, who talked about scenes that were challenging to film, actors who impressed them, and the celebrities who had small roles in the film, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rob Lowe, and Eminem.  

I kept thinking “wow, eminem’s a good actor.” then I would remember he starred in a whole movie. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

Eminem actually wrote that rap. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

That hector rectum line is actually from an eminem song. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014 

It was really hard to make sure @RobLowe wasn’t a super handsome bald guy. We kinda pulled it off. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

That’s all Joe Gordon Levitt was ever supposed to be in the movie. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

The idea to have nukes was not originally in the film.

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014

We came up with the gun thing for Diana just a few days before we shot it. It was so fun asking her which gigantic gun she wanted to use.

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014 

Franco and Randall were actually driving that tank. They almost hit the van we were following them in. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

I actually learned to drive the tank with Randall. Then I almost ran over seth and the camera crew! #TheInterview

— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 28, 2014

There was a version of the movie where a montage didn’t exist now it is one of my favorite parts #TheInterview @Sethrogen @evandgoldberg

— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 28, 2014

There’s also a bit of casting information:

Director Nick Stolher told us to hire him to play Kim, we had him in Neighbors to see what he had, then he audtiioned @ChatFilm @Sethrogen

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014

The incredible @parkrandall as Kim Jong Un. The person we auditioned. He did this amazing bashful thing and we hired him. @Sethrogen

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014

Don’t forget the comments on North Korea, including several jokes, with some commentary about the film’s online release: 

Two thirds of the North Korean people are starving. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

We try to stay true to the facts, but I honestly don’t know what the North Korean regime think of Jews. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

Forced crying and waling is a big thing is North Korea. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

They actually have fake grocery stores in Pyongyang. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

We came up with the whole idea before Dennis Rodman. Back when Kim Jong Il ran the country @raquelmperazzo @JamesFrancoTV @Sethrogen

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014

Thanks to online “news” outlets, you’ve probably seen this shot that’s coming up! #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

It’s at this point that I gotta say that it’s fucking weird I’m watching this on TV right now. #TheInterview

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 28, 2014

Yeah it’s super weird to make a movie where pretty much everyone has already seen the end. @Sethrogen

— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 28, 2014

How can anyone get upset about this silly little scene? @Sethrogen @evandgoldberg #TheInterview

— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 28, 2014

Recap

Hackers’ cyber-attack on Sony, the studio which released The Interview, revealed a slew of company information, including actors’ salaries, email correspondence, and employees’ personal details. 

Guardians of Peace, the group that claimed responsibility for the cyber-attack, demanded that Sony not push through with the film’s Christmas Day release, saying that a “bitter fate”awaited any who attend the film.

In a move many protested as a violation of freedom of speech, Sony canceled the release of the film, but allowed distribution days later. The film can be seen in selected movie theaters as well as via streaming outlets online. – Rappler.com