Clint Eastwood's son, Scott Eastwood, was originally cast in this film but was replaced by Tom Welling and put into another movie from a book also written by Nicholas Sparks, called The Longest Ride (2015), which came out in April 10, 2015.
There is a scene where Ben is talking to Gabby about the older couple that used to play records and dance outside. This is mostly likely a nod to Noah and Allie from the notebook. He mentions that they are still alive living in a retirement home.
The movie was filmed in Wilmington, NC.
Benjamin Walker and Maggie Grace play siblings in this film. Due to their resemblance with Liam Neeson, Maggie played Neeson's daughter in Taken (2008) while Walker played the younger version of his character in Kinsey (2004).