I thought Hugh would alienate people by his handsomeness and poshness, the screenwriter says.
Istillvoted for Alan Rickman when it came to the final decision.
But I was outvoted.

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By collective consent, the original shoot was fast but fun, though not without its occasional problems.
It was fake freezing rain, truly bucketing down, she recalls.
Like somebody pouring rain all over you.

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It didnt go well at all, Newell says of the screening.
That was a pretty testing time.
But it came through that, and finally it was okay.

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Twenty-five years on, Mindy Kaling is co-writing a TV series inspired by the film for Hulu.
So, why do people remain so married to it?
Its a beautifully written movie, about friendship and meaningful connections and love!
Those are human qualities that are all really important to enjoy life.
I think that resonates with everyone.
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