The 2007 teen comedySuperbadhas an outstanding ensemble cast full of big-name stars. Most ofSuperbad’sbest quotesare from its three main characters, Seth, Evan, and Fogell aka McLovin, who are played by Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, respectively. Directed by Greg Mottola (Adventureland,The Daytrippers),Superbadis written by comedic partners Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the latter of whom plays Officer Michaels in the film. The protagonists, Seth and Evan, are loosely based on Rogen and Goldberg and their real-life experiences growing up as seniors in high school in Vancouver, Canada.
Superbadwas the 21st highest-grossing movie in 2007 with a domestic total of $121.46 million. It was a breakout movie for both Hill and Cera and is widely considered a landmark film in the modern comedy genre.It was the feature film writing debut of both Rogen and Goldberg, who went on to pen other classic comedy films such asPineapple Express(2008),This is the End(2013), andSausage Party(2016). It also marked the first film collaboration between Rogen and director Judd Apatow, who producedSuperbad. Rogen and Apatow also collaborated onKnocked Up(2007),Funny People(2009), andFreaks and Geeks(1999-2000).
Superbadis now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Jonah Hill as Seth
Actor: Jonah Hill is one of the most recognizable and versatile actors working in Hollywood today. Hill shot to stardom with the 2007 teen comedy hitSuperbadwhich featured iconic performances by Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone, Bill Hader, and Seth Rogen. Hill has appeared in many classic comedies, such asKnocked Up,Forgetting Sarah Marshall,21 Jump Street, andGet Him to the Greek, he has received two Oscar nominations for more serious roles inMoneyballand Martin Scorsese’sThe Wolf of Wall Street. Hill’s other notable works includeWar Dogs, the Netflix seriesManiac, andMid90s, which was his feature film directorial debut.
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Schmidt
Character: Hill plays protagonist Seth inSuperbad, a high school senior desperate to impress his crush, Jules.
Michael Cera as Evan
Actor: Michael Cera is a Canadian actor who has starred in several iconic films in the 21st century. He is well known for his leading roles inScott Pilgrim vs. The World,This is the End, andMolly’s Game. He recently starred alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the highest-grossing film of 2023, Greta Gerwig’sBarbie. Cera got his big break on the popular comedy seriesArrested Developmentwhich initially aired in 2003. This led to his roles in two of the greatest coming-of-age movies of the 2010s,JunoandSuperbad. Cera has recently appeared in the Hulu seriesLife & Beth, 2023’sDream Scenario, and an episode ofBlack Mirrorseason 6.
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Paulie Bleeker
Character: Michael Cera plays Seth’s awkward and hilarious best friend Evan inSuperbad.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell / “McLovin”
Actor: Christopher Mintz-Plasse became a cultural sensation with the release ofSuperbadin 2007 for his iconic role as Fogell aka McLovin. BeforeSuperbad, Mintz-Plasse had never before appeared in a feature film or television series, making his improbable breakout role as McLovin even more impressive. FollowingSuperbad’ssuccess, Mintz-Plasse went on to star in several other notable comedies such asRole Models,Kick-Ass, andNeighbors. He was the voice of Fishlegs inHow to Train Your Dragonand played Tommy inPitch Perfect. Mintz-Plasse also starred alongside Carey Mulligan in Emerald Fennel’s Oscar-winning 2021 filmPromising Young Woman.
Promising Young Woman
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Character: Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays Seth and Evan’s wild friend Fogell who gets a fake ID with the name McLovin inSuperbad.
Emma Stone as Jules
Actor: Emma Stone is a 2-time Oscar winner who got her start in the 200s through various guest appearances on television. After making her TV debut in a 2005 episode ofMedium, she appeared in episodes ofThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody,Malcolm in the Middle, andLucky Louie. LikeMintz-Passe,Superbadwas Stone’s feature film debut and led to other roles in notable films such asZombieland,Easy A, andCrazy, Stupid, Love. Stone’s first Oscar-contending film was 2011’sThe Help. She played Gwen Stacy inThe Amazing Spider-Manand was nominated for her first Academy Award for 2014’sBirdman or (Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Stone won Best Actress twice forLa La LandandPoor Things.
Birdman or (Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Character: Emma Stone plays Jules, Seth’s crush inSuperbad.
Bill Hader as Officer Slater
Actor: 3-time Emmy winner Bill Hader is one of the most successful and well-known comedic actors and writers to come out of Saturday Night Live in the 21st century. Hader made his acting debut in 2005 on a few episodes of MTV’s Punk’d after joining the cast of SNL the same year. Born in Oklahoma, Hader spent years as a Production Assistant in Hollywood before discovering that his true calling was in comedy. Hader took classes at the famous Second City comedy enterprise out of Chicago and was discovered by Lorne Michaels through Nick Offerman. Hader was on SNL from 2005 to 2013 and has also starred in films such asInside Out,Trainwreck, andIt Chapter Two. His HBO showBarryhas won 10 Emmys.
Barry
Character: Bill Hader plays one of the irresponsible local cops who has a wild night with McLovin inSuperbad.
Seth Rogen as Officer Michaels
Actor: Seth Rogen is one of the most famous comedic actors of the 21st century. He initially rose to prominence as a cast member of the cult classic seriesFreaks and Geekswith James Franco, Jason Segal, Martin Starr, and Linda Cardellini. Rogen made his feature film debut in the cult classic film Donnie Darko and went on to appear in classic comedy movies such asAnchormanandThe 40-Year-Old Virginbefore starring inKnocked Upwith Katherine Heigl. Rogen other notable comedies includePineapple Express,Neighbors,The Interview,Long Shot, andThe Disaster Artist. He’s also had more dramatic roles in films such as50/50,The Lion King,The Fablemans,Dumb Money, andSteve Jobs.
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Gabe Plotkin
Character: Seth Rogen plays Bill Hader’s Officer Slater’s partner Officer Michaels inSuperbad.
Martha MacIssac as Becca: Martha MacIssac has also starred inBattle of the Sexes,Greek, andThe Last House on the Left.
Joe Lo Truglio as Francis: Joe Lo Truglio is best known forRole Models,Paul, andWreck-It Ralph.
Kevin Corrigan as Mark: Kevin Corrigan has also appeared inThe Departed,True Romance, andPineapple Express.
Aviva Baumann as Nicola: Aviva Baumann is best known forNCIS,Cold Case, andSaint John of Las Vegas.
Erica Vittina Philips as Liquor Store Cashier: Erica Vittina Philips has also appeared inThe 40-Year-Old Virgin,Friday After Next, andHow High.
Joe Nunez as Liquor Store Clerk: Joe Nunez is also known forDomino,The Pursuit of Happyness, andSeven Pounds.
Dave Franco as Greg the Soccer Player: After appearing inSuperbad, Dave Franco starred in21 Jump Street,The Disaster Artist, andLove Lies Bleeding.
Superbad
Cast
Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and produced by Judd Apatow, Superbad follows high school seniors Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), two best friends who are desperate to join the popular kids' party before heading off to college. After asking their friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) - A.K.A. McLovin - to use his fake ID to purchase alcohol, Seth and Evan end up getting drawn into a night of criminal misfortunes that threatens the very fabric of their friendship.
