The film was shot entirely on location with no sets or stages. Wilmington locals were used as extras for several scenes.
The parties that inspired the film are based on those thrown by co-director/writer Peter Huyck in and around his southern Californian home. These bashes have included Trekkie, pirate and jailbreak themes where Huyck and up to 100 guests take over venues and don costumes, from Star Trek gear to prison jumpsuits.
Don Johnson (Miami Vice, Nash Bridges, Knives Out) makes an uncredited appearance as Jason Sudeikis' / Eric's father at 10:50.