Ted Dibiase, Jr. had already scheduled his wedding before auditioning. Upon getting the role, he had to change the date, as the original one clashed with filming.
WWE wrestler and real-life former Marine Randy Orton was the first choice to play the lead role in the movie. He had to decline, due to a collarbone injury, so his Legacy stable member, Ted Dibiase, Jr. got the part.
Unlike the original, this movie is rated R, instead of PG-13.
The Marine (2006) was WWE wrestler John Cena's first leading role, and its name-only sequel was WWE wrestler Ted Dibiase, Jr.'s first leading role as well.