'Destroyer' trivia and fun facts

FBI helping

While preparing for his role, Sebastian Stan bet a FBI agent who gave him tips.

Underhindu influence

In Hinduism there is a trinity that is formed by three gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The last one is known as the Destroyer.

Acting with the flu

Nicole Kidman stated that she got the flu during filming, but powered through and tried to use it in her performance. For the final scene in the movie with her character's daughter, Kidman said she was so sick while filming she could "barely stand."

Role change

Sebastian Stan originally auditioned for the role of Silas, but director Karyn Kusama told him she felt that he'd be better for the role of Chris.