Despite the film being set in just one location, Phone Booth was never boring or tedious, according to Farrell. He spent nine days in the booth and shot only one day in Times Square, a feat he said never happens with feature films. Phone Booth was a challenge, but it was also a lot of fun, Farrell reminisced.
Joel Schumacher, who directed Phone Booth, initially pitched Farrell to the studio for the lead role. But because Farrell was relatively unknown at the time, the studio initially rejected him. However, after Carrey backed out, Farrell was finally given the role, which helped propel his career forward.
Phone Booth may have been made 20 years ago, but its suspenseful story and expert direction still make it a must-watch thriller today.
