: Hill also incorporated elements from an unproduced Western he had previously written titled Lloyd Williams and his Brother into the project's development. Film Identity & Production
: Hill initially intended the film to be more "up market" by setting it in the past and treating it like a Western. However, producer Lawrence Gordon, who was from New Orleans, suggested the modern-day New Orleans setting that was eventually used. Bullet to the Head (2013)
: Early reviews noted that the banter between the lead characters (a hitman and a cop) felt reminiscent of an early draft of Rush Hour 3 . : Hill also incorporated elements from an unproduced
The script and production elements went through several iterations before reaching the screen: : Early reviews noted that the banter between
: The Dark Castle Entertainment logo for this film features a unique animation where the logo zooms out and is abruptly shot by a bullet heading toward the camera.