Samantha Mathis took the role of Amy, as this movie was shot in London, so she could get out of the U.S., due to the plentiful press coverage on the death of her boyfriend, River Phoenix.
To promote this movie, its advertisements offered a money-back guarantee for anybody who didn't enjoy it when it came out in the theater.
Stephen Rea refused the part of Jack.
According to his diaries, Alan Rickman turned down the role of Jack.
Shane Richie has said in interviews that the part of Jack was his, but that ITV wanted someone better known.