Woody Harrelson's father Charles Harrelson was a real-life hit man. He received two life sentences for assassinating federal judge John H. Wood, Jr. in 1979.
Woody Harrelson replaced Jason Statham.
When "The Man from Toronto" (Harrelson) fixes his breakfast he cuts open and prepares durian fruit. Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh, and smelly gym socks.
Jason Statham was originally considered the role of The Man From Toronto. Statham was attached to the film but dropped out of the role due to the movie not getting an R-rated story, while the studio executives wanted were aiming for a PG-13 classification to attract a bigger audience to the cinema.
Ontario GTA filming locations: Toronto's Gardiner Underpass, CBC Toronto Lobby, Brampton's Heart Lake Conservation Area, Milton's Main Street, The Ivy Arms Pub in Milton, Brampton Go Station, Hamilton International Airport, College St. and University Ave. at Toronto's Queen's Park, Toronto's cityscape including CN Tower