The film was originally called Waldo but later re-titled to Last Looks.
Last Looks is based on the 2018 crime-mystery novel of the same name, the first book in the Charlie Waldo series written by Gould. The second book in the series, Below the Line, was published in August 2019.
Eiza González was originally cast but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Morena Baccarin replaced her.
Principal photography began in Atlanta on June 18, 2019.
The wristwatch is a Stefan Kudoke "Real Skeleton" watch.