Trivia
(At 1:41:00) When Louis is in the van passing Central Park, the banner he sees shows that the concert's pianist is Lionel Wigram, who is actually the Executive Producer of the movie.
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James Morrison was offered the part of Louis Connelly and turned it down to concentrate on his music.
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Liv Tyler and Claire Danes were each considered for the role of "Lyla Novacek" before Keri Russell was cast.
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The IND Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. station in Brooklyn was used for the subway scene when August tries to run away.
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Two of the songs that Jonathan Rhys Meyers' character, 'Louis Connelly' sings, 'This Time' and 'Break' were considered as nominees for the category of 'Best Original Song' in the '80th Annual Academy Awards'
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Freddie Highmore actually learned how to conduct for the movie. Susan Deaver, an adjunct Professor at C.W. Post, taught him.
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August plays a Gibson J200, also used by Elvis Presley throughout his career. During their encounter in the park, he and Jonathan Rhys Meyers' character switch guitars. Rhys Meyers played Elvis in Elvis two years before this movie was released.
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