The co-writer Chris Lehane was the Former Special Assistant Counsel to President Clinton and Press Secretary for both Vice President Gore and the Gore-Lieberman Campaign.
There were several changes in the cast before filming. Connie Britton was in talks for the role of Penelope; but ultimately Carrie-Anne Moss was cast. Titus Welliver was approached for the role of Dimitris, as well as Rebecca Mader for the role of Tawny.