<Li> Roger Aaron Brown as Alfred </Li> <P> Lorene Scafaria wanted to "tell the story of boy meets girl with a really ticking clock," prompted by recent events in her own life, including a "death in the family, a breakup, and a new relationship ." Scafaria also took inspiration from her experience during the September 11 attacks . Having recently moved from New York to Los Angeles, the attacks left her feeling "stranded" and so she ended up getting in contact with old friends . Later, she commented that she "found it interesting that this cataclysmic event would have such an effect on my own human behavior and relationships ." In terms of movies Scafaria found inspiration in films such as 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow . The story, specifically that of an "unexpected romance blossoming between two strangers while on an impromptu road trip," shares simiarities to that of her previous screenplay, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and it was while titling the previous movie that she thought, "What if you took forever off the table?" Scafaria said that Adam Brody helped her with the script, giving her a male perspective to the soundtrack . Filming began May 2011 in Los Angeles . </P> <P> The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the cast, particularly Knightley and Carell . According to Rotten Tomatoes, 55% of critics gave it a positive review, as Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is unfortunately hamstrung by jarring tonal shifts and a disappointing final act ." Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times gave the film a positive review and said, "The best parts of this sweet film involve the middle stretches, when time, however limited, reaches ahead, and the characters do what they can to prevail in the face of calamity . How can I complain that they don't entirely succeed? Isn't the dilemma of the plot the essential dilemma of life?" Joe Neumaier, of the New York Daily News, said that the film was "One of the year's most emotionally affecting movies ." Film critic Nathan Heller wrote in Vogue magazine that the script was "desperately in need of a good edit" and commended the performances of Knightley and Carell: "Carell and, more surprisingly, Knightley are comedians proficient enough to sell the banter ." </P> <P> The film performed poorly on its opening weekend, earning only $3 million, but managed to debut at Number 4 on the UK Box Office for the week ending July 15, 2012 . </P>

Man seeking friend for the end of the world