Larry Hankin was the Director's first choice to play Sheriff Tom Riley and he accepted the role
Only two actors were considered for the role of Deputy Darren Lewis. Tim Reid and Marlon Taylor. Both actors portrayed Mike Hanlon at different ages in Stephen King's IT 1990 miniseries. Marlon Taylor was ultimately cast in the role.
The film begins in 1985.
Marlon Taylor and Ben Heller also appeared together in Stephen King's IT (1990).
The character of Officer Calver had to be recast due to a scheduling conflict with the original actor. Director Kevin Duffy turned to his good friend, and veteran actor and filmmaker Phil Herman to take on the role to which Phil accepted.