- Actor-Inspired Element: The scene where Gib teaches Alison to shotgun a beer was added to the script after John Cusack told Rob Reiner it was something he knew how to do.
- California Doubling: Most of the East Coast college scenes (the ones without snow) were filmed at University of the Pacific.
- Cast the Runner-Up: Anthony Edwards originally auditioned for the role of Gib Gibson before eventually playing the role of Lance. Tim Robbins also auditioned for the lead before being cast as Gary Cooper.
- Dawson Casting: Played straight with Daphne Zuniga (23), Anthony Edwards (23), Nicollette Sheridan (22), and especially Boyd Gaines (32) all playing college freshmen.
- Star-Making Role: For John Cusack.
- Those Two Actors: This was the first of four movies John Cusack and Tim Robbins appeared in together (five if you count Cusack appearing As Himself in The Player, starring Robbins).note
- Underage Casting: John Cusack was only 17 during filming, playing a college freshman.
- What Could Have Been: Meg Ryan was considered for Alison Bradbury. Mare Winningham auditioned for the role.
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