Stories from the set

Julian McMahon (Cole) and Ted King (Andy) auditioned for the role of Leo (Brian Krause). Kerr Smith could also have played Leo. In turn, Brian Krause auditioned for the role of Andy. McMahon and Kerr Smith also auditioned for this role.

In one episode, Balthazar says: 'I find your lack of faith disturbing.' This is an exact quote from 'Star Wars,' a line spoken by Darth Vader.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Brown, Tiffani Thiessen, Soleil Moon Frye, Susan Ward, and Eliza Dushku auditioned for the role of Paige, but in 2001 producer Aaron Spelling announced that Rose McGowan would play Paige.

Holly Marie Combs is the only actress in the series who appeared in every episode of all 8 seasons.

Alyssa Milano liked the illustrations in the Book of Shadows so much that she commissioned them to be painted on the walls of her home.

The appearance of the demon Balthazar was partly borrowed from the Sith Darth Maul from «Star Wars».

Initially Phoebe's power was supposed to be levitation, but then Alyssa Milano's character began to see the future, since a rather large sum would have had to be spent periodically on special effects.

To film the scene with the flying energy balls, teleportations and other uses of magic, a green screen was used.

Actress Lori Rom was originally cast in the role of Phoebe. The first pilot episode was filmed with her, but afterward Rom broke the contract.

Piper Halliwell (Holly Marie Combs) holds the 3rd position on AOL's list of the greatest witches on television.