2015 Summer Movies - What's the Mormon Connection?

Director Josh Trank is Mormon.

Mormon missionaries were accidentally admitted onto the film set.

Several voices for the movie were provided by church member Jessica Bone.

One of the Minions in the film can be seen reading a Book of Mormon.

It is hinted that the protagonist, Riley, is Mormon in the film.

Actress Amy Poehler attended the Mormon church until age 11.

Actor Ty Simpkins played a Mormon boy in "The Next Three Days."

The design of the park's Pteranadon building was inspired by the San Diego temple.

The film's costume designer also worked on the LDS film "Saints and Soldiers."

Actress Evangeline Lilly once modeled in an ad for the Mormon-themed business Latterday Bride.

Director James Wan was a producer on 2014's "Meet the Mormons."

Actor Jason Statham married a Mormon in 2007.

Actor Austin Abrams comes from a Mormon family and graduated from East High School.

A scene in which several characters encounter Mormon missionaries was cut from the film.

In the movie, Sarah Connor quotes 3 Nephi to John.

Star Emilia Clarke had a small role in the Mormon movie "The Work and the Glory."

Director Brad Bird graduated from BYU's animation program.

The two main characters, Frank and Casey, were named after Mormon pioneers.

J.M. Barrie, the author of the original Peter Pan, joined the church near the end of his life.

Actor Hugh Jackman was once in talks to play Joseph Smith in a feature film.

Actor Kevin James starred as the Mormon neighbor of Bill Paxton's polygamist character in HBO's "Big Love."

Director Chris Columbus once directed a film about Brigham Young.