Omar Epps mentioned in several interviews that he greatly disliked the denim Levi's clothes he and the cast had to wear because the jeans were very tight. He mentioned that there are several moments captured on screen during film where he wears a frown and grimace facial expression due to his jeans being too tight. The clothing in the film was specifically customized and provided by Levi's. When the film was released, Levi's put out denim commercials featuring Epps, Danes, and Ribisi.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Milla Jovovich were among the actresses considered for the role of Julie Barnes.
The film was poorly received by critics. Many viewers of the old series felt it was 'Mod Squad' --in name (of title and characters) only.