- In order to make the scenes involving football matches in the film more realistic, director Jesse Dylan specially hired two professional football coaches, Mike Dikta and Dan Metcalf, as consultants for the film.
- Mike Dikta is a football coach who has coached the Chicago Bears. He plays himself in the film.
- Director Jesse Dylan is a fan of Mike Dikta, he has not been able to find the most suitable actor to play the latter, and finally decided to invite Mike Dikta himself.
- There is an important reason for Mike Dikta to agree to participate in the film, that is, he hopes to select young players with equal talents and skills as the backup for his coaching team.
- Dan Metcalf not only took full charge of the scene layout of all football matches in the film, but also specially trained the young actors who will appear in the film before shooting .
Kicking & Screaming behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Mike Ditka: [to the Tigers team] Now this is gonna be the hardest, most difficult thing you ever attempted in your entire life. But you know what, when it's over...
Phil Weston: Don't get emotional...
Mike Ditka: When it's over...
Phil Weston: When it's over...
Mike Ditka: You guys are gonna be champions! My God, you're going to be champions!
Phil Weston: Champions!
Mike Ditka: Now let's get out there and kick some butt!
Phil Weston: On three, 'let's have fun'.
The Tigers: [all chant] One, two, three, Let's have fun!
Mike Ditka: [to Phil, mocking] 'Let's have fun,' what's THAT?
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Buck Weston: Oh, this oughtta be good. If we live long enough, we'll see Iron Mike and Aluminum Phil coaching the Tigers.
Mike Ditka: I couldn't really hear ya, Weston. My Superbowl ring was making too much noise.
[crowd hisses]