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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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Douglas Adams's long-awaited film version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, based on his five-book series, is a funny, wacky, highly creative ride through a bizarre universe.

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Martin Freeman
Arthur Dent
Yasiin Bey
Ford Prefect
Sam Rockwell
Zaphod Beeblebrox

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Awards

  • 2005 - Artios Award - Best Feature Film Casting - Comedy - nominated
  • 2005 - Golden Trailer - Best Voice Over - nominated
  • 2005 - Golden Trailer - Most Original - winner
  • 2006 - Empire Award - Best Comedy - nominated

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Hulu Is Developing a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Series

Don't panic

Wed, Jul 24, 2019
Hulu Is Developing a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Series

A Hitchhiker's Homage to Elvis

Attention, people of Earth: If Zaphod Beeblebrox, President of the Galaxy, seems familiar to you, that's because he's based on several of what you would call "celebrities." "I pushed for an Elvis/Freddie Mercury vibe," says Sam Rockwell, the actor who embodies the far-out prez in the current hit film, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. "There's also some Vince Vaughn in there — Vince does a great Elvis — and Bill Murray from Kingpin." And in case you're curious, yes, Rockwell also modeled his performance on several real heads of state. "I watched Bush and I watched Clinton," he says. "I was actually pretty nervous during rehearsals because they asked me to tone down the Southern accent." It was Rockwell's versatility that won him the part of Zaphod. He originally auditioned to play the less flamboyant Ford Prefect, a role that later went to Mos Def. "I read for Ford

Fri, May 6, 2005