Broderick suffered a serious knee injury while filming backyard running sequences, forcing him to improvise choreography during musical numbers.
Alan Ruck, who played Cameron Frye, noted that Hughes initially considered Anthony Michael Hall or Emilio Estevez for the lead role.
Ruck secured his audition because his agent emphasized he looked the same age as Broderick, despite being 28 at the time.
The actors were already close friends from performing together in the play Biloxi Blues.
Ruck channeled his own personal tragedies into the emotional art gallery scene and based Cameron's authoritarian phone voice on Broderick's backstage impressions.
Three distinct vehicles were used for the classic sports car scenes, including one modified for heavy stunt work.
The main driving car had severe electrical issues, requiring 16 takes to complete the pickup scene after the parade.
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Ruck admitted he went through a difficult period resenting the film due to casting struggles and typecasting, but eventually appreciated its legacy after securing steady acting work.
