Originally, the character of Sydney Gardner, Max's love interest from Max Steel (2013) was going to be in the film, but it was changed to Sofia Martinez.
This movie was filmed in Wilmington, NC and in one of the shots at about 0:44:00 you can see a view of downtown. The USCG DILIGENCE (WMEC 616) was moored up and can be seen in port in this shot. Wilmington is also an official "Coast Guard City."
Skyler Samuels and Skyler Day were previously tested for Sofia Martinez before Ana Villafañe got the part.
Robert DeNiro, Richard Gere, Simon Pegg, Bob Odenkirk were considered for Dr. Miles Edwards