In the Loop/Trivia
- Fake American: Linton's aide Bob Adriano is played by British actor Enzo Cilenti.
- Hey Its That Guy:
- Before the film's release Peter Capaldi was best-known to US audiences as Danny from Local Hero. Some reviewers remarked that fans of the earlier film would probably be in for a shock.
- ...and if you thought that was a shock, there's Lord Cutler Beckett from Pirates of the Caribbean as our protagonist.