13 Weird Facts About Trading Places (1983) That You Never Knew

13 Weird Facts You Didn't Know About Trading Places (1983) | Eddie Murphy & Dan Aykroyd Classic

Think you know everything about Trading Places? Think again. This 1983 comedy classic starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd has secrets that'll blow your mind.

In this deep dive, we uncover 13 bizarre behind-the-scenes facts about Trading Places that most fans have never heard—from the A-list actor who turned down Eddie Murphy's role, to the gorilla suit that caused a SAG labor dispute, to how this comedy actually changed federal law (yes, really).

🎬 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:

Which comedy legend was offered the role before Eddie Murphy
The shocking reason Jamie Lee Curtis rewrote her own character
How Frank Oz (yes, THAT Frank Oz) ended up in the movie by accident
The real Wall Street scandal that inspired the ending
Why Dan Aykroyd's suicide scene almost got cut entirely
The "Eddie Murphy Rule" that changed federal trading law
And so much more...

Whether you discovered Trading Places in theaters in 1983, caught it on cable throughout the 80s and 90s, or found it streaming recently, this video will change how you see this beloved comedy forever.

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