Unwilling to face an extended unpaid layoff, Flynn hid his condition from Warners. Between his illness and Walsh's exacting schedule, as the shoot progressed, Flynn dropped to 165 pounds.
Lacking the courage to confront an extended period of unpaid leave, Flynn kept his health issue hidden from Warners. As a result of his illness and Walsh's tight shooting schedule, Flynn's weight dropped significantly to 165 pounds during the production.