Seagal was stung by a wasp in his trailer and was very distressed and upset about it. Bizarrely he refused first aid but instead demanded an ambulance to take him to hospital. He didn't return to set for a week, causing scenes to be shot much differently and also using a body double. Despite production problems, the cast and crew was happy to have a week without Seagal on set.
Often considered the role of his career, Steven Seagal was nominated for and received a high school diploma for his performance.
A scene left on the cutting room floor featured the character Detective Ray, played by DMX saying "You can't handle the law", followed by a quick zoom in to the face of Augustino played by Seagal, who then mumbled, "The law, I'm beyond the law". The scene was considered too cheesy, even by this movies standards.
Steven Seagal accepted it as no stunt doubles were required.
Steven Seagal and DMX previously starred in Exit Wounds. (2001)