Brock Pierce, who plays the president's son, was on the ballot for the 2020 presidential election.
Bill Clinton's cameo appearance is the only time a sitting U.S. president has portrayed himself in a feature film.
When the BBFC rated the film for video release, they cut 1 minute and 31 seconds. They felt the hostage attack in the shopping mall was too intense for a 'PG' certificate. In 2002, all cuts were waived for a 'PG' rating.
The mall scenes were filmed at the Tysons Galleria in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
The dance scene was shot at Harry F Byrd Middle School in Richmond, VA.