The concept was inspired by a 1990 episode of Charles in Charge (1984) called 'Seeing is Believing' where Charles asks a girl out, then learns she is blind.
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The script was handed to Gary Busey to give to son, Jake to consider playing the part of Steve Langston. Jake was in Miami shooting a pilot, Gary read the script and ended up playing the role of Earl Cooper, the father.
Amy Cooper was the name of a girl writer/director Shane Stanley had grown up with as a kid and lost touch with. The name Steve Langston was a combination of two motocross champions Shane admired, Steve Lamson and Grant Langston.
Actress Deborah Zoe was a scene-study partner of Hayden Adams. After over 200 girls auditioned for the role of Amy, Hayden suggested Deborah to Shane and she landed the part.