Trivia / Corner Gas S1E08: Cousin Carl

• Separated-at-Birth Casting: Carl is played by Brent Butt's friend Mike Wilmot, for whom the role was written and who bears a certain resemblance to Brent despite the two being unrelated. Not only have fans wondered if Brent and Mike are related in real life, some have even assumed that Brent Butt played both roles through the use of makeup and special effects.