- The original author, Patricia Highsmith, is an American female crime novelist. The original work was published in 1951, but it was published not under the real name but under the pen name Claire Morgan, and was originally titled "The Price of Salt." In 1990, Patricia Highsmith republished the novel in the UK under her real name and changed its name to "Carol".
- The first version of the adapted screenplay was completed in 1996. The screenwriter is Phyllis Nagy, who is a acquaintance with the original author Highsmith. Tessa Ross, the film director of Film4 in the UK, said that it took them 11 years to finally make the film possible.
- Part of the original storyline comes from a personal experience of Patricia Highsmith. Patricia Highsmith once revealed that her inspiration came from a blonde woman wearing fur she saw in a New York mall. It was Christmas in 1948, when Highsmith was working as a toy salesman in the mall.
- Rooney Mara received an offer for the film after the performance of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", but she refused because of her decision to take a vacation. After that, the crew found Mia Huasikovska to play, and the latter decided to abandon the film. After going to film "Scarlet Peak", Rooney Mara returned to the crew.
- The film's director was chosen by John Crowley in 2012, and Todd Hines took over in 2013.
Carol behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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McKinley Motel Manager: Our standard rooms come equipped with stereophonic console radios, or we do have the Presidential Suite available for a very attractive rate.
Carol Aird: Two standard rooms should be fine.
Therese Belivet: Why not take the Presidential Suite?
[Carol turns to look at Therese]
Therese Belivet: I mean, if the rate's attractive.
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Carol Aird: Is that what you want to be? A photographer?
Therese Belivet: I think so. If I have any talent for it.
Carol Aird: Isn't that something other people let you know you have? All you can do is keep working. Use what feels right. Throw away the rest.