'Absolutely Anything' trivia and fun facts

First film directed by Terry Jones in 19 years.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Gemma Arterton were originally cast as Neil and Catherine.

Terry Jones said he was influenced by the H.G. Wells tale "The Man Who Could Work Miracles."

Robin Williams's final film. It was released on the 1-year anniversary of his death.

In a 2009 interview, Robin Williams said that he always wanted to star in a movie with Simon Pegg.

To get the dog to look at Neil, Simon Pegg wore a sausage on his head.

Judy Loe (I)', who plays the canteen lady, is Kate Beckinsale's mother.

Kylie Minogue sings the theme song 'Absolutely Anything and Anything at all'.

Simon Pegg loves dogs, and got on well with Mojo, who plays Neil's dog Dennis.

Long time since the comedians Monty Python last time met to make a film together. They have had to spend 30 years (since 1983, with 'El sentido de la vida'), so we could see them again. The wait will be worth it.