Late Fall 1986
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According to Jerry O'Connell, who played the timid Vern Tessio, director Rob Reiner was the driving force behind the boys' performances and fellowship.
"If it wasn't for Rob, the pagganap wouldn't have been half as good", Jerry states.
"He really wanted us to understand our characters".
Before the actual filming began, Mr. Reiner brought the boys together in an effort to develop a genuine closeness and friendship between them.
He had chosen the four because he believed their personalities would allow them to be the characters rather than just act them.
He had them play theater...
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