Episode 220 - Mystery Men

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe dominated cinemas, there was Mystery Men (1999) a superhero comedy about a team of spectacularly underqualified crime fighters trying to save Champion City.

Featuring Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Greg Kinnear and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, Mystery Men was packed with an incredible cast, bizarre gadgets, unforgettable costumes and jokes that audiences simply weren't ready for.

It bombed at the box office, but over the years it has become one of the most beloved cult comic-book films ever made.

In this episode, Planty and John attempt to uncover 100 fascinating facts about Mystery Men, including:

• The obscure comic book that inspired the film.

• Why the original lead character never made it into the movie.

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Ben Stiller and the cast.

• Geoffrey Rush's gloriously over-the-top performance as Casanova Frankenstein.

• The homemade superhero costumes and the incredible production design.

• Deleted scenes, hidden Easter eggs and improvised moments.

Whether you've loved Mystery Men since day one or you're discovering this cult classic for the first time, there's plenty here to make you see the film in a whole new light.

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