Before nearly completing the film, in the fall of 2012, Hurricane Sandy permanently displaced the Pigeon Club Studio, where most of the indoor scenes were shot, and the soundtrack was recorded.
Most of the DEA agents were played by actual members of the Roland Ruby Orchestra.
Reunited "Sopranos" actors include Vinny Vella, Artie Pasquale, Tony Ray Rossi, Al Sapienza and John "Cha Cha" Ciarcia.
Returning "veterans" include Amy Eidelman, Brad Thomason, Chris Calogero, Silvana Marquina, Joe Evans, Idriis Thompson,and the mother/daughter team of Robin and Madison Milaszeski.
Joseph Condiracci, Tracey Coker, Shelley Pavlik and Robin Milaszeski all knew Ruby since childhood. Condiracci also attended Rutgers during the same years.