cyclist eddy merckx makes a brief appearance, starting stage 1. the character, barry 'the cannibal' muzzin, played by luca bercovici was based on eddy merckx, who was also called 'the cannibal'. jennifer grey made an appearance as a blind date, made hysterical by the brothers' arguing. john amos has a supporting role running a training facility, and robert townsend has a minor role as a rival teammate.