'The book of Eli' trivia and fun facts

Gary Oldman was cast at the suggestion of Denzel Washington.

The car behind which Eli takes cover during the gun battle is a Rover P6.

For the movie Denzel Washington studied martial arts under Bruce Lee's protégé Dan Inosanto.

Denzel Washington performed all of his own stunts in the hand-to-hand fight sequences.

Kristen Stewart turned down Mila Kunis' role due to scheduling conflicts with La saga Crepúsculo: Luna nueva (2009).

The film takes place in 2043.