5 Unknown Facts About Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ill-Fated’ Burnt Movie

Bradley Cooper’s ‘Burnt’ may not have made significant waves upon its release, but it carries a rich backstory and details, some of which went unnoticed by many. Here are five lesser-known facts about this culinary drama:

5. ‘Burnt’ Was Initially Named ‘Chef’

Initially, filmmakers intended to title the film ‘Chef.’ However, another movie by Jon Favreau had already claimed this title in 2014. As they brainstormed alternatives, ‘Adam Jones‘ came to the forefront, named after the movie’s protagonist. In the end, they chose ‘Burnt’ instead.

4. Jamie Dornan Had A Cut-Off Role in the Film

It might come as a surprise to many, but Jamie Dornan had a role in ‘Burnt.’ He was set to appear as Sienna Miller’s alcoholic ex-boyfriend. However, storyline adjustments and a desire to focus more on Cooper’s character led to Dornan’s scene, a two-and-a-half-minute clip, being removed. It’s worth noting that this decision was not based on Dornan’s performance.

3. ‘Burnt’ Was the 4th Worst Result Ever After its Release

Upon its release, ‘Burnt’ grossed only $5 million on its opening weekend. For a film that opened in 3,000 cinemas, this marked the 4th worst result ever. Still, within a month, it managed to recoup its $20 million budget, eventually netting just over $36 million by the end of its run.

2. Actors Were Under the Pressure of Famous Chefs

To achieve realism, ‘Burnt’ enlisted famous chefs as consultants. Names like Marcus Wareing, Mario Batali, and Gordon Ramsay were not only consultants; Ramsay took on additional producer duties. Wareing, a recipient of two Michelin stars, prepared all the movie’s recipes. Besides, actors had to perform food preparations live, with some scenes featuring actual chefs as extras. Such experiences invariably put pressure on the actors.

1. It Was Released as ‘Super Chef’ in Some Countries

‘Burnt’ was released under the title ‘Super Chef’ in certain countries, such as Romania.