7 Spectacular Fun Facts About the Greatest Showman You Never Knew!

1. Zendaya's Trapeze Skills

Swinging into action like Spider-Man's cooler cousin: Zendaya performed her own daring trapeze stunts in The Greatest Showman after extensive training, even surprising herself by scaling heights 15-20 feet taller than anticipated, and sang her own songs in the film, inspiring a surge in demand for real-life circus acts worldwide.
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2. Jackman Sings After Surgery

In a bizarro world opera bungle, Wolverine almost lost his claws - or rather, his vocal cords - to a pesky nose critter: Hugh Jackman stubbornly participated in "The Greatest Showman" read-through after a cancerous nose surgery, first miming through his tunes but ultimately breaking into song and winning the hearts of studio execs who greenlit his $84 million circus extravaganza.
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3. Humphrey's Height Mimicry

Think you're a big deal in Hollywood? Try walking a mile in Sam Humphrey's shoes, or rather, on his knees: In The Greatest Showman, Humphrey, who played General Tom Thumb, shuffled about on his kneecaps to accurately depict the height of the real Tom Thumb, a dwarf, all the while managing his rare genetic disorder called acrodysplasia that explains his own below-average height.
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4. Pasek & Paul's Golden Victory

Step aside, La La Land, for there's a new musical sensation sweeping award shows off their feet: The dynamic duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul scored their second Golden Globe award for Best Original Song with their stellar work on "The Greatest Showman," hot on the heels of last year's win for the toe-tapping tunes of "La La Land," bringing their high-flying Golden Globe ride to a show-stopping three nominations for our top-hat spectacle supreme.
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5. Zendaya's Aerial Transformation

Step right up, folks, and witness the miraculous transformation of Zendaya, from actress to gravity-defying aerial daredevil – all in the name of entertainment: For her role in The Greatest Showman, Zendaya trained rigorously for months, mastering the art of trapeze, aerial catches, and putting her trust in the hands of her co-star Zac Efron, as he swung her through the air, 20 feet above ground.
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6. Efron & Inclusive Love

Who said all it takes is a Wolverine sidekick to get Troy Bolton back on the musical stage? Turns out, spreading love conquers all, even Efron's singing hiatus: Zac Efron took to the "The Greatest Showman" as it presented an opportunity to work with director Michael Gracey and convey a powerful message about love and inclusion through his character's interracial relationship with Zendaya's character, Anne Wheeler.
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7. Pasek & Paul's Theatrical Espresso

They say two heads are better than one, but in the case of Pasek and Paul, it's more like a double shot of theatrical espresso served with a side of catchy tunes and a sprinkling of prestigious awards: This dynamic duo not only composed the toe-tapping melodies for The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen and A Christmas Story, but also scored a Tony Award for their producing chops in the 2022 Broadway production of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop – all while being University of Michigan graduates and proud recipients of the American Theatre Wing's 2007 Jonathan Larson Grant. Talk about hitting the high notes!
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