Martin Ballantyne's character has meant to have appeared in Star Wars as a minor role. Ten years later Ballantyne would appear in Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi.
None of the actors had auditioned before filming. The roles were given to them straight away by the director.
Composer Tomm Adams used 'The Social Network' original soundtrack as inspiration for the Z-Lister music.
Vincent J. Newman who created the film's theme rap song 'Z-Lister' cameos in the film as a Star Trek fan asking Chris if the boy in the picture is his son.
Kris Smith states that 'Chasing Amy' is the inspiration for making this film.