It was inspired by Producer Mel Gibson and some celebrities talking about paparazzi nightmares, and Gibson said, "What a great revenge film this would make."
Chris Rock flew out from New York City for one day for his cameo.
At a certain point, Detective Burton (Dennis Farina) talks about how "one of those Baldwin brothers" was ripped off by an unscrupulous paparazzo. One of those "unscrupulous paparazzo" in this movie is played by Daniel Baldwin, "one of those Baldwin brothers".
First starring role for Cole Hauser.
Actors that were asked to play the role of Bo Laramie included George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Kurt Russell, and Vince Vaughn. Clooney is also referenced in the script.
Mel Gibson: As a patient waiting to see the Anger Management therapist that Bo Laramie (Cole Hauser) is forced to see.