'In the Heart of the Sea' trivia and fun facts

Before Benjamin Walker was set to play the Captain, other actors that were considered included Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, and Henry Cavill.

Reunites cast members Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson and Charlotte Riley, who all appeared in 'Peaky Blinders' (2013).

In 2000, Barry Levinson was set to direct a film adaptation of the book distributed by Miramax.

Part of this movie was shot in the Canary Islands. Moby Dick, directed by John Huston, was also shot in the Canaries

The movie was originally scheduled for release in March 2015. It was moved to a December 2015 release as an Oscar contender.