Filmed on location in the Dominican Republic.
At one point in 2019, Ryan Reynolds was set to star in the film as Tom before Armie Hammer was cast in the role. In January 2021, Hammer exited the project amid social media controversy over alleged leaked private messages of his. He was replaced by Josh Duhamel.
Amazon Studios through Prime Video exclusive purchased the film on US distribution due to Lionsgate financial issues to spread out for marketing feature films. Lionsgate will retain theatrical international distribution.
Sonia Braga who plays Jennifer Lopez's mother, also played Lopez's mother in Angel Eyes (2001) and also appeared alongside her in Bordertown (2007), though the two did not play mother and daughter in the latter.