Ricky Nelson and Andy Warhol protégé Jackie Curtis were considered for the role ultimately played by Perry King.
Perry King said Andy Warhol told him in reference to the plot of bad "I wanted to make a film about evil women and incompetent men"
Vivian Vance also turned down the role of Hazel. She felt it would damage her image among fans who flocked to theaters to see her whenever she appeared in a play.