phantom of the opera 25th anniversary final lair

There was also a third chandelier made, that was equipped with electricity and lighting for the opening scene. It had a stunt double for riskier scenes. The chandelier weighed 2.2 tons, cost $1.3 million, and was provided by Swarovski. At the time of shooting, Emmy was 18, Patrick Wilson (Rauol) was 30, and Gerard Butler (The Phantom) was 34. The Phantom speaks only fourteen of his lines and sings the rest.Įmmy Rossum (Christine Daae) is much younger than her male counterparts, both whom she kissed in the movie.

Her father in the movie version, and both Raoul and the Phantom on the stage. In playing Christine's father in this movie, Ramin Karimloo becomes the first actor to have played all 3 of Christine's loves. This is a reference to the original Phantom of the Opera novel, in which the Phantom used the mirrored chamber as a torture chamber to drive victims insane. This was done by her being made up like a doll with waxy makeup on, and her standing very, very still.Īt the end of the Masquerade scene, Raoul briefly enters a circular chamber full of mirrors. She suggested to stand in as the mannequin instead. The production produced a mask of her face to use on the mannequin but when they put in the fake eyes it didn't look like her. The doll in the Phantom's lair that is supposed to resemble Emmy Rossum is not actually a wax mold. This effect was done in one take and didn't work again after that.

The lit candelabras that rise from the water were not done with special effects or CGI lights: the special wicks ignited when they reached the air.

Phantom of the opera 25th anniversary final lair