'Midnight Special' trivia and fun facts

'Star Wars'

Joel Edgerton and Adam Driver have both appeared in the 'Star Wars' films.

Script

Jeff Nichols wrote the film as a reflection on becoming a father.

Good news

According to director Jeff Nichols, Adam Driver's first day on set was the same day he got the news he would be in Star Wars The Force Awakens.

Shooting

The film was shot in 40 days.

Delayed

Warner Bros set the film for November 25, 2015 release, but in July 2015 has moved the movie back to March 18, 2016.

Collaboration

Jeff Nichols' fourth film to feature Michael Shannon.

Poster

On the poster we see the child reading a Superman comic book, Michael Shannon, who is in this movie, played general Zod in 'Man Of Steel' and 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice' both being Superman movies.