- Cast the Runner-Up: Jon Polito originally turned down the role of Lou Breeze because he wanted the role of Jack Lipnick instead. But Frances McDormand persuaded him to accept the role.
- Creator Couple: The female voice heard on stage at the beginning of the film is that of Joel Coen's wife Frances McDormand.
- Throw It In!: The bird diving at the end wasn't planned. According to the Coens, the bird got in the shot and they liked it so much, they decided to put it in.
- What Could Have Been:
- Jennifer Jason Leigh auditioned for Audrey Taylor.
- Bruce Campbell revealed in his autobiography that he unsuccessfully auditioned for a cameo role.
- John Milius was offered the role of Jack Lipnick but turned it down. Gene Hackman and Jon Voight were also considered.
- The Coen Brothers' former cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld was unable to shoot this film, as he was busy directing The Addams Family.
- Write What You Know: The Coen Brothers were struggling with Writer's Block. So they made a film about a writer going through it.
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