To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wayne’s World, here are little known facts about the movie. Spoiler alert: Garth Algar is based on a REAL PERSON!
- Mike Myers wanted Wayne’s World to be about a local cable access show because hosting one was a lifelong dream of his.
- Though the film is set in suburban Aurora, Illinois, no parts of the film were actually shot there.
- Mike Myers has said on several occasions that he would have left the film entirely had “Bohemian Rhapsody” not been included.
- While filming, Myers didn’t think the headbanging scene was funny at all.
- Gary Wright re-recorded his hit “Dreamweaver” specifically for the film’s soundtrack.
- Dana Carvey based the character of Garth Algar on his real brother, Brad.
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