The role of Beatriz was written for Salma Hayek and presented to her as a birthday gift.
The movie features the song "Canción de las simples cosas", originally performed by the Argentinian musician César Isella, but performed by Salma Hayek for this film.
Mike White and Miguel Arteta's third film together, having previously made Chuck and Buck (2000) and The Good Girl (2002).
The movie features music from Mike White's previous TV series Enlightened (2011), which also had episodes directed by Miguel Arteta.
Nina Arianda was originally cast in the role of Jeana, but was replaced by Amy Landecker.