25 Things You Didn't Know About The Shawshank Redemption

21. Red's Mugshots Are Of Morgan Freeman's Son

The Shawshank Redemption Red
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During Red's parole hearing, we memorably catch a brief glimpse of a mugshot of his younger self, and rather than simply hire an actor resembling a young Freeman for the brief cameo, Freeman's own son Alonso was drafted in to take the pictures.

Alonso also has a cameo in the film proper, shouting "Fresh fish! Fresh fish today! We're reeling 'em in!", as Andy is being brought to Shawshank in one of the opening scenes.

Freeman's son has since appeared in small roles in a few of his father's other films, including Se7en and The Bucket List.

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