Julie Pepin was originally cast as Louise before taking on the more suitable role of Blair.
Jennifer Higgins and Kimberly Higgins who respectively play sisters Louise Martin and Darla Dagger are real-life sisters.
Series regular cinematographer Jessica Gallant was unavailable to shoot the full pilot. Therefore, Anastasia Shepard stepped into the role as principle photographer while Gallant handled pick-ups, B-rolls, and additional footage.
Although set in the fictional town of Holwenstall, the pilot was mainly shot in Downtown Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Named after the Middle Class song "Blueprint For Joy". Mike Cuenca used to work at a vintage clothing store situated next to vintage furniture shop "Out of Vogue", named after another Middle Class song. The shop is owned by Middle Class guitarist Mike Atta.