Trivia / Failure to Launch

• Stunt Casting: There is no doubt that most of cast was massively overqualified for their tiny and/or poorly-written parts, perhaps most glaringly Kathy Bates as Bev, Tripp's mother.
• What Could Have Been:
  • The roles of Tripp and Paula were originally written for Zach Braff and Amanda Peet, both of whom turned down to work on The Ex.
  • Brooke Shields, Tori Spelling, and Reese Witherspoon were all offered the role of Paula, but turned it down.
  • Robert Duvall was considered for the role of Al.

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