The mugshot of young Red on his prison parole forms actually features Morgan Freeman's real-life son, Alfonso Freeman.

Film/Series: The Shawshank Redemption

Category: Trivia Fact

Timestamp: 00:04:20

To authentically portray a younger version of Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding on his historical prison documents, director Frank Darabont didn't rely on makeup or early digital de-aging. Instead, he brought in Morgan Freeman's actual son, Alfonso Freeman, to pose for the mugshots. This smart casting choice ensured a perfect familial resemblance for the paperwork and saved the production time and money.

The mugshot of young Red on his prison parole forms actually features Morgan Freeman's real-life son, Alfonso Freeman. in The Shawshank Redemption

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