Tim Allen was originally cast as the title role, but couldn't do it because he was filming The Santa Clause 2 (2002).
Among the props stolen from the production were an 8-foot pair of glasses, a 6-foot by 4-foot by 8-foot anvil, a 4-foot key and a golf ball 7 feet in diameter that weighed more the 200 pounds - total value: $55,000. The stolen props where later found at mall dumpster, covered in graffiti.
The pink-housed village was built especially for the movie in the Moorpark, California area, on a hillside just south of the 118 freeway. When it was first constructed many local residents complained to their elected officials that such an eyesore had been allowed to be built, but were assured that it was just a movie set built and that it would be torn down upon completion of filming which, by December 2002, it was.
The Cat costume is made of Angora and human hair and was fitted with a cooling system. To keep Myers cool during the outdoor shoots, a portable air conditioner was available that connected a hose to the suit between shots. The tail and ears were battery operated
'Mike Myers' said that the Cat's personality is a composite of director/producer Bruce Paltrow, his "Saturday Night Live" character "Linda Richman", and actor Charles Nelson Reilly.
The downtown area outdoor shots were filmed along a Pomona, California street where a number of antique and gift shops are located. The community decided not to redecorate after filming ended, so the surreal paint scheme and some of the signage can still be seen as it appears in the movie.
When the kids are signing the contract and discover the Spay & Neuter certificate, the Date of Birth on the certificate is 25 May 1963 - Mike Myers' own birthday.
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