Rob Reiner said in Marc Maron's podcast interview that this is the most personal film he has directed about his son. Reiner's son, Nick, battled with drug addiction a decade ago, and Nick Reiner cowrote the screenplay.
Cary Elwes plays David in this film, directed by Rob Reiner. The actor played Westley in Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride."
Writer Nick Reiner's older brother Jake Reiner has a supporting role as Edward Barnes. This is a first joint venture for the brothers and their dad Rob Reiner.