The writer-director was partially inspired by a close friend who died of ALS, but ultimatley lost a scene involving the affliction: "That's definitely one that hurt when I took it out."

Julia Garner has proven through her performances in Inventing Anna and Ozark that nothing can separate a good script and her. Garner's acting prowess paired with her knack for choosing excellent scripts has earned her several accolades and the audience's attention to her next move.