Domenic Di Mento conceived the idea for the series after being rejected from yet another production. He was determined to show people the reality of a struggling actor in Australia.
Certain situations and circumstances depicted in the series were drawn from Domenic Di Mento and Steven Carnuccio's experiences in the entertainment industry.
Waseem Khan, who plays 'Wazza' in the series, is Domenic Di Mento and Steven Carnuccio's actual agent.
Aaron Warwick was recommended to direct the series by Steven Carnuccio. Warwick read the pilot script on a plane ride back from India, and called Domenic Di Mento as soon as he landed to confirm his involvement.
The homeless men in the pilot are played by Domenic Di Mento and Daniel Pike's fathers.