- When Billy Bob Thornton and Sean William Scott were shooting a wrestling scene, Thornton accidentally sprained his foot.
- When filming the high school band competition, the Ramona Royal Band from the California River made guest appearances in two sets of shots.
- According to the "Los Angeles Times", the film's last three weeks of remake work was directed by David Dawkin.
- When the producer's Bob Cooper saw the script of the film for the first time, he immediately became interested. He liked the story of the film after reading about 20 pages.
- The film is the first film directed by Craig Gillespie, who is a commercial director .
Mr. Woodcock behind the scenes gags
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[repeated line]
Mr. Woodcock: Rhetorical question!
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Mr. Woodcock: It's too late. She's made her mind up, Farley.
John Farley: What? My mom's the best thing that's ever happened to you.
Mr. Woodcock: One day you'll date girls and you'll understand. Once a woman makes her mind up... there's no changing it.
John Farley: Oh, I get it. You're scared. Your last marriage fell apart because she was cheating on you. Again, and again, and again.
Mr. Woodcock: The woman's a deviant, Farley. Who cares?
John Farley: So you're scared of getting hurt again?
Mr. Woodcock: Hey, spare me the self-help crap, OK? You're not a guru. You're a spoiled little kid who can't seem to let go of his momma's right tit.
John Farley: Oh, yeah? Well, you're just a pussy with a whistle!
Mr. Woodcock: Really? You cocky little shit. Do you actually think you're tougher than me?
John Farley: Ooh. Any time, any place.
Mr. Woodcock: Get the rentals, Farley.