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13 things you probably didn't know about 'She's the Man'

Christina DambrosioMar 17, 2021, 20:53 IST

Amanda Bynes had to learn how to play soccer for the film.DreamWorks

  • Amanda Bynes-led rom-com "She's the Man" is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."
  • Bynes studied male behaviors to prepare for the film, and she's said she doesn't like watching it.
  • The cast had to do soccer training, and many of the actors did some of their own stunts.
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To prepare for filming, Amanda Bynes and the film's director went to a shopping mall to observe male behavior.

Amanda Bynes said she took notes on how guys and girls acted together. DreamWorks

Bynes said it was difficult for her to play Sebastian.

Amanda Bynes said she had fun doing the role but she "likes being a girl." DreamWorks
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"She's the Man" is based on a Shakespearean play.

A lot of the names in the movie are from the play. DreamWorks

Bynes said she "fought" for Channing Tatum to be cast in the movie.

Channing Tatum played Duke Orsino in the film. Dreamworks
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In a deleted scene, Viola gets revenge on her ex-boyfriend Justin.

Justin is Viola's ex-boyfriend. Dreamworks

Bynes said she wasn't very skilled at soccer before taking on the role.

Amanda Bynes' character is a skilled soccer player. DreamWorks
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The actresses in the bathroom fight scene did some of their own stunts.

The fight is between the characters Viola, Olivia, and Monique. DreamWorks

Tatum shoved a tampon applicator up his nose during his audition.

Channing Tatum in "She's the Man." DreamWorks
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Bynes said her transformation into Sebastian included sideburns and a muscle suit.

Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes in "She's the Man." DreamWorks

Producers wanted singer Jesse McCartney to play the real Sebastian.

Jesse McCartney was a rising musician when "She's the Man" was filmed. Evan Agostini/AP
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The movie's screenwriter, Karen McCullah, has written for many popular films.

Karen McCullah also wrote the screenplay for "Legally Blonde." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Tatum improvised some of his scenes in the film.

The actors were encouraged to make each other laugh on set. DreamWorks
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In the shower scene, Tatum actually hit actor James Snyder with his towel.

James Snyder said he got hit in the eye. DreamWorks
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