 In a DVD feature, James Wong revealed that he originally intended for Wendy to be a "perky blonde" and that Alexis Bledel had auditioned for the role.Winstead, who got cast in March 2005, had previously auditioned for the second film, won the role because she brought emotion and character that impressed Wong and Morgan.When asked if she was a fan of the "Final Destination" franchise prior to being cast in the third film, Winstead mentioned auditioning for the second film saying, "Definitely.