It was originally titled "The Truth About Tully" but was changed when Jonathan Demme's The Truth About Charlie (2002) was announced to be released around the same time.
Anson Mount, Glenn Fitzgerald, and Julianne Nicholson all had roles on Law and Order Criminal Intent. Julianne was a series regular.
The junkyard scene was filmed in Plattsmouth, Nebraska although the hood they buy is not correct for the car in the film.