'The book of Eli' trivia and fun facts

Gary Oldman was cast at the suggestion of Denzel Washington.

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

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

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

The film takes place in 2043.

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