Shawn Ashmore had previously worked with Allison Mack in Smallville (2001), she had also worked with his identical twin brother, Aaron Ashmore in the same show.
Allison Mack was a member (turned co-leader) of a real life cult. The cults crimes include racketeering and sex trafficking. As of February 2018,Mack is awaiting on sentencing,she's looking at a possible term of 20 to life for her participation in the crimes.
Tim Guinee had also worked with Allison Mack and Shawn Ashmore in Smallville (2001).