On March 25, 2015, it was announced that William H. Macy would direct and star in a road-trip sex comedy film, titled The Layover, scripted by David Hornsby and Lance Krall.[1] Keith Kjarval would produce through Unified Pictures, along with Aaron L. Gilbert through Bron Studios.[1] Lea Michele and Kate Upton were cast to play best friends who decide to take a vacation to avoid their problems.[1] On April 24, 2015, TheWrap revealed that Alexandra Daddario joined the film; she replaced Michele after she left the project.[2] Rob Corddry, Kal Penn and Matt Barr were confirmed for the cast on May 7, 2015, by THR,[3] and Matt L. Jones was also added.[4] Macy ultimately did not appear in the film.