Alicia Silverstone became legally emancipated at the age of 15 in order to work the hours required for the shooting schedule of the film. Also in 1993, Silverstone auditioned for the lead role of Angela Chase in the ABC TV series My So-Called Life, but Claire Danes was chosen for the role instead. Alicia Silverstonemade some television movies in her early career including Torch Song, Cool and the Crazy and Scattered Dreams.