“Unveiling the Secrets: 20 Surprising Facts About Pretty In Pink That Will Change Your Viewing Experience Forever!”
Kenin tragically died without ever seeing the finished film, as she was murdered in New York shortly before it was released. In another tragic twist, the movie also features a dedication to Bruce Weintraub, the set and production designer for the movie. Weintraub sadly died of AIDS shortly after production on the film finished, and, like Kenin, did not live to see a final version.
6. It was Molly Ringwald’s idea to make a film based on the song Pretty in Pink
Molly Ringwald truly loved Pretty in Pink, and how much freedom she had to shape her character in the film. The reason Ringwald was given so much control is actually pretty surprising: the whole movie was her idea in the first place. Ringwald had gotten obsessed with The Psychedelic Furs song Pretty in Pink, and she approached Hughes directly to make a movie of the same name.
Hughes was immediately interested and asked if he could build the character of Andie entirely around her. It’s obviously impressive that Hughes managed to build characters and a whole plot just from the hook of an 80s pop song. It’s fun to think about what would have happened if Ringwald had had a different favourite song at the time, and what movie we could have gotten instead.
5. James Spader turned down the chance to play Blane
James Spader was one of John Hughes’ first choices to play Blane, Pretty in Pink’s upper-crusty but sincere love interest. Spader was early into his career when casting for Pretty in Pink came around, so you might think he would be quick to accept the role of romantic lead in a major new movie. In a surprise twist, however, Spader declined the role of Blane, and opted to play the more minor role of bully Steff instead.
