Among the names on the chalkboard in the lunchroom are Mike D. (Tamra Davis's husband) and Billy M. (Billy Madison - Ein Chaot zum Verlieben (1995)), which she also directed.
Gerald Lenton-Young (Coach Howard Stebbens) was the drama teacher at the high school used in the film.
Drew Barrymore was Brad Renfro's favorite actress and crush. They wouldn't share any scenes together.
Drew Barrymore was Bug Hall's first kiss.
Drew Barrymore reprises her role Fantasy Girl from Motorama (1991).
John C. Reilly: cowboy playing pool at the Wild West Saloon. Alison Dickey, Reilly's wife, produced the film.