An Unconvincing "Tarzan Yell"
This distinctive and loud yell is a registered trademark by the company that manages the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs, author and creator of the Tarzan character. Unfortunately for Tarzan actor Tony Goldwyn, he could not create a convincing enough jungle call.
Filmmakers ended up using the voice of Brian Blessed, who played the film's villain, for the film's signature sound. This amusing behind-the-scenes tidbit reveals the unique challenges actors face in bringing iconic characters to life and the unexpected solutions filmmakers devise to address such challenges.
