Thora Birch was initially offered the role, but she turned it down.[1] Tom Sizemore as Joey, Marissa's jealous ex-boyfriend. Grillo "was drawn to his acting chops, and Sizemore's past actually made him more convincing as a tough-guy villain." Several actors turned down the role before Sizemore was cast, including Jason Lee.[1] Yorlin Madera as Truck Driver Bob.