'Firestarter' trivia and fun facts
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One million dollars
Producer Dino DeLaurentiis paid one million dollars for the film rights to the book.
Four years after
The film was released four years after its source novel had been published.
The most difficult film
In a 2010 interview, Director Mark L. Lester confirmed that this was the most difficult film that he ever made.
The first novel
'Firestarter' was the first Stephen King novel published in a limited edition. King later regretted this decision because of the copies' preciousness and unavailability.
The first of two
'Firestarter' was the first of two Stephen King filmed adaptations starring Drew Barrymore. T
Tangerine Dream
According to Director Mark L. Lester, Tangerine Dream never actually saw the film. They sent him some music and told him to choose whatever he liked.
Another options for Charlie
Jennifer Connelly and Taylor Neff were considered for the role of nine year old Charlene "Charlie" McGee. Drew Barrymore won the part, and was around eight years old when she played it.
A minor acting role
Stanley Mann, who wrote the screenplay, had a minor acting role in the film.
Martin Sheen appears
Martin Sheen took over at a late stage from Burt Lancaster, who had to withdraw following heart surgery.
Stephen King's daughter
Charlie McGee was modelled on Stephen King's daughter Naomi.