According to Alyssa Milano, Arnold Schwarzenegger was very protective of her on set. He also helped her with her homework.
Rae Dawn Chong nailed her audition and was given this role on the spot. She took it, saying "I knew Arnold would make the film a hit, and I wanted to be part of that."
Sherman Oaks Galleria is the same shopping mall that was used in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), also starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since both films wrapped, the mall has been remodeled.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rae Dawn Chong shot a love scene, but it was deemed unconvincing and was dropped from the movie.