Acorrding to the prop department the crossbow is Joss's favorite weapon for Buffy. Alyson began her career at age 4 doing commericals for McDonald's, while SMG also began acting at age 4, her major commerical being the infamous Burger King commerical for which she was sued by McDonalds. Sounds mixed together to create the sound of a vampire dusting a reverse scream, a 'whoosh-by', an animal growl,
a flame-thrower burst. "Dusting" a vampire using computer graphics costs the producers $5,000 a pop! A few of Xander's jobs: dishwasher and substitute dancer at a ladies-only night club, bartender, Starbucks worker, boost bar distributer, pizza delivery guy,
ice cream vendor. Before becoming Angel, David Boreanaz worked as a parking lot attendent, and in the props department. He never worked as a waiter which is a typical aspiring actor job. Originally, Buffy's roomate Kathy was supposed to put up a Backstreet Boys poster to display her lack of coolness. It was later changed to a poster of Celine Dion. SMG fears cemeteries: "I have an irrational terror of cemeteries and of being buried alive. It's really hard to be a slayer if you're scared of cemeteries." Marti Noxon named Buffy's new boyfriend after Finn, her black labrador. Spike's duster cost more than Angel's (from Hugo and Boss at $1,000) at a whopping $1,600. It was heavily distressed by the costume departmant. All the actors' shoes have rubber soles to cut down on the noise that might be picked up while shooting. SMG, Alyson Hannigan, and Charisma Carpender all wear the same shoe size. SMG collects rare first editions of classic children's literature. Charisma Carpender performed the audio version of the Buffy novel Immortal. Spike's car, in the original script, was intended to be a Cadillac. In reality, it is a Desoto Sportsman, California license-plate number HIA873. Anthony Stewart Head visited a high school library to prepare for his role as Giles. "Helpless" was originally titled "18" The Mutant Enemy logo monster gets in the seasonal spirit with a Santa cap and jingle bells in the background. He was also altered in "Becoming Part Two" when he requested a hug, and "Graduation Day" when he wore a graduation cap. The tent like building where all the Buffy sets are constructed is called "the El Nino building" |
