The reborn baby doll looked so real that it caused some problems on set. Placing the prop in the trunk of the car was not well received by a group of elderly women walking by set. In another scene, the tramp has to grab the baby out of a stroller. People driving by stopped to make sure the "jogger" on set was not being attacked. Shooting began in January, and one man walking by set was upset that there was a baby outside in the cold. One day the baby doll was accidentally dropped and some people walking their dogs nearby were horrified. In every situation the crew was able to laugh it off and explain the project.
Features Andrew Love and Emily Neves. They are both well known anime voice actors. Finally their fans can see them, but not hear them since THE KID is silent. They share a scene in the film and the trailer.
The barber shop featured in Wes Anderson's film RUSHMORE, can be seen in the film and the trailer. As a native Houstonian, this is an ode to the famous and talented director.
The original score was created by Two Star Symphony of Houston, Texas. They are recognized in the 2015 Houston Theatre Awards by Houston Press as Best Other Instrument (Strings)
A real Houston artist, Kevin Sechelski, was cast as The Man in THE KID. His character was originally a painter, so an actual painter was cast in the part. Another famous Houston artist, Dandee Warhol, can be seen in the art gallery scene with his work proudly displayed.