The scene in Stuntin' Like My Daddy (2019) in which Rue and her mother Leslie fight was completely improvised. Creator Sam Levinson told Nika King (Leslie) one thing: "whatever happens, don't let her go." This is later improvised again in Stand Still Like the Hummingbird (2022).
Creator Sam Levinson used his own drug addiction from his teen years to infuse Rue's drug addiction storyline.
Zendaya's 2020 win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series makes her the youngest actress to win an Emmy Award at 24 years old.
Hunter Schafer (Jules) and Barbie Ferreira's (Kat) personal experiences helped creator Sam Levinson write their character's storylines.
The second season was shot on 35mm film stock at the request of creator Sam Levinson, who wanted a different visual feel than the first season.