Silas Carson was cast as Nute Gunray because another actor was uncomfortable with the costumes used by the Trade Federation characters, which were hot, exerted a lot of pressure on the bearer, and took about 15 minutes to apply.
Carson a primit rolul deoarece un alt actor a fost incomodat de costumele folosite de personajele Federației Comerțului- acestea erau foarte călduroase, exercitau o mare presiune asupra purtătorului și dura aproximativ 15 minute pentru a le îmbrăca.