


(7) Charlotte Church and Anne Hathaway were considered for the role of Christine Daaé.

This effect was done in one take and didn’t work again after that. (6) The lit candelabras that rise from the water were not done with special effects or CGI lights: the special wicks ignited when they reached the air. There was also a third chandelier made, that was equipped with electricity and lighting for the opening scene. It had a stunt double for riskier scenes. (5) The chandelier weighed 2.2 tons, cost $1.3 million, and was provided by Swarovski. Her father in the movie version, and both Raoul and the Phantom on the stage. (4) In playing Christine’s father in this movie, Ramin Karimloo becomes the first actor to have played all three of Christine’s loves.
