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  • After meeting with the director, Giovanni Ribisi suggested casting his friend Jason Lee for the multiple-role of the "Hippie" and called him immediately. Coincidentally, just as Giovanni was speaking to Jason, the script was unwittingly being handed to Jason by his production partner.

  • After an initial phone call with the director, Dave Matthews began to compose and record songs for the movie's soundtrack. Once he and the director spent more time together, this blossomed into a remarkable collaboration leading to 8 original songs written and recorded by Dave Matthews specifically for the movie, a process which traditionally takes place after the film's production is completed.

  • In May 2009, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan has been cast in the film's lead role.

  • Lindsay Lohan won the role of Max, because Katie Holmes declined due scheduling conflicts.

  • Katie Holmes was the first choice to play Max, but was forced to pass due to her commitment to Broadway's All My Sons.


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