Trivia / A Futile and Stupid Gesture

• Approval of God: When Joel McHale called Chevy Chase and told him that he would be playing him in the film, Chase gave his blessing and shared with him stories about Doug Kenney.
• Dawson Casting: Martin Mull as Kenney lampshades this in the trailer:
  "You think I looked like Will Forte when I was 27? You think Will Forte is 27?"
• Making Use of the Twin: Frank and Morgan Gingrich share the role as Doug at 12 years old.
• Production Posse: Director David Wain gives small roles to his fellow members of The State.

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