John Boyega had originally been slated to headline the film. However, he departed the production partway through filming in 2021, prompting the producers to pause shooting, secure a new lead and reshoot all of his scenes.
The film and its setting bear a strong resemblance to real-life incidents in Sulphur, Louisiana. This small town beside the I-10 in southern Louisiana is well-known for carrying out seizures of personal property and cash. Several of these cases were highlighted on current affairs magazine television programmes and in investigative journalism pieces. The proceeds from those seizures were legally split between the local police, the parish government and the DR's office.
The lightning-bolt tattoo on Terry Richmond's forearm is taken from the cover of Washington, D.C. punk band Bad Brains' 1982 debut album. The artwork features a large, stylised lightning bolt destroying the Capitol Building.
Jeremy Saulnier's first film in which no deaths or murders are depicted on-screen.
When director Jeremy Saulnier first interviewed Aaron Pierre on Zoom, he realised within 90 seconds that he had found his new leading man.
During its opening week on Netflix, the film garnered upwards of 31 million views.
As with the actor originally slated to lead, John Boyega, the performer who stepped into the role, Aaron Pierre, is likewise British.
This was originally scheduled to be filmed in 2020, until the Covid-19 pandemic brought those plans to a halt.
Erin Doherty had initially been cast to portray Summer; she was subsequently replaced by AnnaSophia Robb.
David Denman took the role that had originally been intended for James Badge Dale.
Acronyms used by the United States Marine Corps appear throughout. MCMAP stands for Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. It is a comprehensive, integrated system that develops both the mental and physical skills required for combat. PACE stands for Primary plan, Alternate plan, Contingency plan and Emergency plan. This methodology can be used for any type of planning — including communications — to ensure there is a fall-back option should the primary plan fail.
