 Producers Frederick Zollo and Robert F. Colesberry also make appearances in the film; Zollo briefly appears as a news reporter, and Colesberry appears as a news cameraman who is brutally beaten by Frank Bailey.While scouting locations in Jackson, Mississippi, Parker arranged an open casting call for local actors and extras.He and Colesberry met music teacher Lannie McBride, who appears as a gospel singer in the film.