In 2009 the comedy-horror Jennifer's Body premiered and at the time it received mixed reviews from critics. Over a decade later we know that the movie became a cult classic and Jennifer's Body finally got the praise it always deserved.
Today, we're taking a look at some fun facts about the movie. From who was almost cast instead of Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried to just what connection the movie has to the 2007 coming-of-age comedy-drama Juno — keep on scrolling to find out!
10 Blake Lively Almost Got Cast As The Lead
We're kicking the list off with the fact that Megan Fox almost didn't end up playing Jennifer. In fact, actress Blake Lively almost starred in the iconic 2000s movie, however, she had to turn down the role of Jennifer due to scheduling conflicts with the teen drama Gossip Girl which she was starring in at the time.
9 And Emma Stone And Brie Larson Were Considered For The Role Of Needy
While Megan Fox is undoubtedly the star of the movie, Amanda Seyfried who played Needy certainly did an incredible job as well. However, Amanda wasn't the only actress in the game — Emma Stone was also considered for the role and Brie Larson actually even auditioned to play Needy.
8 Nikolai Was Almost Played By Chad Michael Murray, Pete Wentz, Or Joel Madden
While the role of musician Nikolai went to The O.C. star Adam Brody, quite a few other celebs were also considered for it. The filmmakers also looked at One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray and they were also considering giving the part to actual musicians — Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy and Joel Madden from Good Charlotte.
7 Amanda Seyfried Revealed She Enjoyed The Kissing Scenes
Amanda Seyfried revealed that she actually enjoyed shooting the kissing scene with Megan Fox. Here's what the actress said:
"They had an extreme close-up of our tongues, and I'm telling you, the thing about the scene is that it's actually really sexy. I think Megan and I kissed really well together. We have similar kissing styles and it worked. We got it done for the masses."
6 The Black Vomit Was Actually Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
Another fun fact about the movie is that Hershey's chocolate syrup is actually what was used for Jennifer's black vomit. Of course, with CGI animation everything was perfected and those who watch the movie would never imagine that the gross stuff is actually pretty yummy!
5 The Movie Also Features Some Cast Members From 'Juno'
Diablo Cody, who wrote the screenplay for the 2007 teen drama Juno, also wrote the screenplay for Jennifer's Body. A couple of actors from Juno also appear in the comedy-horror — namely J.K. Simmons, Valerie Tian, and Aman Johal. Besides this, Juno director Jason Reitman also co-produced Jennifer's Body.
4 Originally, 'Jennifer's Body' Was Supposed To Be Much Darker
Diablo Cody also revealed that her original idea for the movie was much darker. Here's what the screenwriter said:
"When I first set out to write this, I intended to write something very dark, very brooding, a traditional slasher movie, and then I realized about a third of the way into the process I was incapable of doing that because the humor just kept sneaking in. I have a macabre sense of humor. A lot of the things in the movie that are horrifying are funny to me. I’ve always said that I think comedy films and horror films are kind of similar in the sense that you can actually witness the audience having a physical release. They’re laughing, they’re screaming, it’s not a passive experience."
3 The Screenplay Was Featured In The 2007 Blacklist
The screenplay for Jennifer's Body was featured in the 2007 Blacklist, a list of the best-unmade scripts of the year. Besides Jennifer's Body, other famous movies that were also on the list that year include Zombieland, World War Z, and The Wolf of Wall Street — all of which ended up becoming successful.
2 Megan And Amanda Revealed 'Jennifer's Body' Is The Favorite Movie They've Done
Both Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried admitted that Jennifer's Body was their favorite movie they starred in. Here's what Megan said:
"I always thought that I was probably gonna get shit on, but I thought it was a good movie, so it should get some good reviews. It’s still the thing I’m the most proud of: this and the arc on New Girl, which was my other favorite role."
And Amanda couldn't agree more with her co-star:
"Jennifer's Body is my favorite movie that I've done. It was overlooked in theatres, but it does have a DVD following."
1 Lastly, A Decade After Its Release The Movie Became A Cult Classic
And finally, wrapping the list up is the fact that Jennifer's Body maybe wasn't understood and appreciated for what it is when it came out but a decade later it gained a cult following. Today, the movie is praised, quoted, and loved for what it is — a feminist story that puts emphasis on plenty of modern-day problems our society is still facing.