The task of acting while acting is always difficult and Hill is hilarious as an adult pretending to be a teenager. Borrowing the same high school coming of age formula that was prevalent in older films like American Pie and House Party, many expected this film to come and go with little fanfare and minor box office success. Since then, hes been in quite a few movies and TV shows. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) want nothing more than to lose their virginity before they head off to college. Back in 2007, Emma Stone was roped in to play the role of Jules in director-producer Judd Apatow's coming-of-the-age teen comedy, Superbad. Directed by Greg Mottola Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Lyle Workman Cinematography by Russ T. Alsobrook . Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Back in the summer of 2007, moviegoers were treated to Superbad, a movie filled with star-making performances and memorable quotes. Despite having the financial backing and scripting of comedic geniuses like Rogen, Goldberg, and Judd Apatow, no one expected Superbad to be as big of a hit as it became. Whether its cocaine, crack, or Lemmons (the funniest scene in the movie), Hill is basically always on drugs in this movie. On-screen credits include Superbad, NCIS, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and CBS's Pure Genius opposite Dermot Mulroney. Before playing Kuzzik in Superbad, Joe Lo Truglio spent years of his career playing extras and no-name parts (i.e. It also helped that the chemistry among the cast could lend to terrific comedic timing and delivery. I know, sounds like a lot for one guy with two thumbs to put on their plate. Though he may get an occasional substantial supporting part like Agent O'Reilly in Paul or Lonnie in I Love You Man, he was still getting roles like Butt-Crack Man in Gulliver's Travels. Corrigan's instantly recognizable face and impressive resume make him the essential "That Guy" actor. While it may not have been the most flattering role to break into Hollywood with, it made enough of an impact on her career that she was able to acquire numerous film and tv roles afterwards. After "Superbad," he went on to star in both serious and hilarious flicks alike, with hit films like "21 Jump Street," "This Is The End" and "War Dogs" under his belt. While his star in Hollywood has declined in recent memory, he does continue to let his presence be known in small, but unforgettable doses in films like Neighbors. Most recently, she won another Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in La La Land, which is predicted to get Stone her first Oscar win as well. Each actor is essentially playing an exaggerated version of their own public persona. There's no proof that working together caused the strain that ended their marriage, but the facts certainly read that way they split in 2015, the same year thatAlmost Anything(later renamedMilwaukee) was released. "We love that these two are still friends. In that time they worked together on a handful of projects, the first being a 2013 short namedSeasick Sailor. He starred as Augie Farcques in Role Models, and as Chris D'Amico in the Kick-Ass superhero series. Time sure did fly over the last 10 years and a lot has changed, especially in regards to what so many of the actors who participated in Superbad have been up to. If were talking about stars that shot up to stardom after Superbad, theres not a better example than Emma Stone, who played Jules. His hatred for Baruchel ends up being his downfall as he prays to God to kill Baruchel, only for Hill himself to end up getting possessed by a demon. Next up, he'll appear in "Disaster Artist," the James Franco flick that will also feature his "Superbad" co-star Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Unlike most of the actors in comedy movies, McBride has appeared across the board in movies from all the different camps. Hill does a great job portraying a character who seems confident but is really more insecure than anyone else in the movie, including McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Efraim isnt afraid of danger, however. He tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Lauren Miller in 2011, to whom he's still happily married. He drewmore than 1,000 pictures, but since the studios legal team had to okay every single one that appeared in the film no matter how briefly only a fraction of them are actually featured on-screen. He is crass, insulting, crude, and perverse but this is mainly to hide his deeper insecurities. Officer Michaels reveals he's not as foolish as he appears at the end of Superbad. Producer Judd Apatow was putting together Superbad with writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, casting all the roles in anticipation of shooting it, while they were making Knocked Up. One thing you might notice when youre watching Superbad is that none of the characters drink alcoholic beverages with actual branding. He writes reviews, features, and lists for Screen Rant and Game Rant. Corrections. Still, his talents are often overlooked since he is associated more with comedy. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we met McLovin and the rest of the "Superbad" crew! When it comes to her female co-star, it's a different story. When released on home video, the film was made available in an unrated version that had approximately 6 minutes of extra footage (most of which is extensions to existing scenes.). He also is able to show the areas where he doesnt excel. Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) is more of the people-person while Brand likes to stick with numbers. Producer Judd Apatow took an interest in the script, and while they were all working on the short-lived TV series Undeclared, they held a couple of readthroughs with some of the other actors to see what worked about the script. The two have also shared the screen multiple times for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Burning Love, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. Last up, we have Dave Franco, who played Greg in Superbad. "I don't see Jonah and Michael as much, but yeah, we sometimes run into one another. Rogen has also found plenty of success outside of his film career. Hailed as an \"iconic comedya true classic of its times\" (Pete Hammond, Maxim), SUPERBAD is a laugh-out-loud masterpiece!\"#Superbad #JonahHill #EmmaStone He was played by Christopher-Mintz Plasse, who voiced Fishlegs Ingerman in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Alvin in ParaNorman and King Gristle Jr. in Trolls. He can next be seen in "Molly's Game" with Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain. Haders career in television has also been great. "Yeah, but he's such a good sport about it." When his crush, Jules (Emma Stone), asks him to get alcohol for her party, he and his best friend Evan (Michael Cera), go on a tumultuous adventure that quickly goes sideways. While Superbad helped Truglio get more decent work, the roles weren't much bigger than the work he was getting beforehand. Hill has also dabbled in television as well, with a starring role in the Netflix miniseries, Maniac. This would also include Undeclared, Knocked Up, Kicking & Screaming, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and This is the End. Sources:en.wikipedia.org;www.hollywoodreporter.com. Hill stepped into the drama world a little bit, as well, with starring roles in films such as Moneyball, and the Leonardo DiCaprio-led film, The Wolf of Wall Street. After appearing in a breakout role a year before with Knocked Up, Rogen pulled out an old script he wrote with Evan Goldberg during their childhood and decided to put it into production. From Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, to Emma Stone and Seth Rogen, these are what the Superbad cast has been doing in Hollywood. Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. It is no wonder why the film was able to capture the attention and cheers of so many audiences 10 years ago. Will forever hate season eight. Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. All right, that's good. Seth Rogan's Officer Michaels is one of the bumbling cops who chauffer Fogell around the town of the main characters. This is because there wasnt a single alcoholic beverage company that would allow the producers to use their product in Superbad. Outside of acting, Truglio married actress Beth Dover in 2014 and the two currently share one child together. The film stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as Seth and Evan, two teenagers about to graduate from high school. "She's one of my very best friends so she and I really keep in contact.". A lot of fans might not know that Emma Stone's hair colour has been blonde since birth and until she was cast for playing Jules in Superbad. They had to bring in a bigger screen to be able to see the nuances in Ceras acting. He bought . She would breakout even further onto the Hollywood scene after winning her first Golden Globe for starring in Easy A. This, in turn, led to his first starring roles with Unfinished Business and Nerve. See production, box office & company info. Hill has also snagged the top billing for numerous blockbusters over the years, including the rebooted 21 Jump Street franchise, Get Him to the Greek, This Is the End, and War Dogs. Not only is he a great comedic actor, but he has proven to be a gifted dramatic actor and has been recognized as such. Schmidt is a character who had a horrible high school experience and was constantly bullied by Channing Tatums Jenko. There was a problem. The sudden surge in popularity not only quickly made him a household name in the comedy world; it opened the door for Hader to pursue several unique opportunities outside of acting. ", Sadly for MacIsaac, her first TV show in the States didn't last very long,axed by the network after a single season. He enjoys writing about the latest breaking news and watching the latest Marvel entry. That's right, as hard as it may be to believe, Superbad came out 10 years ago. This ranged from parts in the supervillain movie, Megamind, to the adult animated comedy, Sausage Party (alongside many of his Superbad co-stars), to the How to Train Your Dragon series. After the movie came out, most of the roles he was being offered were police characters. Our Privacy / Cookie Policy contains detailed information about the types of cookies & related technology on our site, and some ways to opt out. Ultimately, the producers decided against Lawrence and her big break was put off for a couple of years while Stone got to enjoy hers following the success of Superbad. Jules is first introduced as paired up with Seth during home economics. He also creates video essays and supercuts for the YouTube channel I Got Touched at the Cinema. Comedy, though, isn't always something all actors cant master. director of photography (as Russ Alsobrook) Film Editing by William Kerr Casting By Allison Jones Production Design by Chris L. Spellman . The role of Officer Michaels who was eventually played by Superbad co-writer Seth Rogen alongside Hader was originally offered to Tenacious Ds Kyle Gass. "When I said, 'This is our first time working together,' a lot of people would say, 'Oh no! It's safe to say that Emma Stone's career has only skyrocketed since her big screen debut as Jules. When someone says Kevin Corrigan's name or sees his face, people remember more than just when he beat up Joe Lo Truglio's character of Francis in Superbad. Typically, Hill plays the more unhinged character in a movie, but in Get Him to the Greek, he tackles being the more levelheaded one, playing off a more chaotic Russell Brand as Aldous Snow. But Michael didn't just limit himself to the big screen he also pursued his passion for music with the release of his debut album in 2014 and made his Broadway debut that same year, appearing in the play "This Is Our Youth." It's passable, okay? Jules then invites Seth to her party and Seth offers to buy alcohol, but only because he believes Jules will get drunk and sleep with him. So, here are 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Superbad. At the party, Jules and Seth bond some more, but Jules doesn't drink and ultimately rebuffs Seth when he brings up the idea of sex. While Hill has to remain more reserved, he plays off of Brands energized and frenzied performance. His first leading role as Seth in the film proved to be a breakout role for Hill and his career skyrocketed from there. He made it so that he would get Seth and Evan some booze for Jules' party. According to Seth Rogen, who celebrated the movies 10th anniversary in 2017 with a series of tweets containing never-before-seen trivia, this was based on a real incident. He may not be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but he is certainly one of the most recognizable thanks to parts in Hollywood films like Kick-Ass, Hot Tub Time Machine,Identity Thief, and Bad Moms. Not only financiallyit made $169.9 million from a $20 million budgetbut also critically by making such old tropes feel new. However, what nobody realized was that Cera had been bringing all kinds of inflections and body language to the character that was unnoticeable on the little monitors that fill video village on a film set. The two have great chemistry, especially when Brand is trying to open Hill's character Aaron up more. RELATED:10 Raunchy Comedies To Watch If You Like Superbad. Truglio has also been in many movies that might sound familiar, such as Pineapple Express, Role Models, I Love You, Man, Gullivers Travels, Someone Marry Barry, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, and many more. Jules: You scratch our backs, we'll scratch yours. Who are you? As a frequent collaborator in productions run by Judd Apatow, it is no surprise that Martin Starr had an appearance in Superbad as James Masselin. The role of Jules, Seths romantic interest in Superbad, ended up going to Emma Stone in her movie debut. Trailer. Co-creator and star Josh Gad (who played her imbecile brother, Skip) confirmed the news on Twitter, thanking MacIsaac and the rest of the cast for their efforts. In 2012, MacIsaac went from playing a troublesome teen in small-town Canada to playing a troublesome teen in the White House. It all seems a little awkward now that we know her marriage to Catalano was on the rocks at the time, but what about the movie itself? While Superbad helped Truglio get more decent work, the roles weren't much bigger than the work he was getting beforehand. "This little nerd grew up to be the most creative, funniest, smartest, kindest, computer-where-a-brain-should-be human I've ever met," she captioned the pic. Read a fucking book for once. This draws unwanted attention to him as hes hoping to steal booze from the party and leave undetected. Catalano directed his wife in his debut feature film, a saucy dramedy about a bunch of 30-somethings testing the limits of monogamy. Their main concern was that a little girl looks at one of them. Though she didn't spend too much time on-screen in Superbad, Carla Gallo certainly made a memorable impression as Jacinda the Period Girl in Superbad. The following year, he appeared in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pineapple Express, and Tropic Thunder. When the two go undercover in a high school, Schmidt ends up becoming popular, giving him a chance to redo this experience. "I loved it as soon as I read the script," MacIsaac toldAXS. What, are you trying to be an Irish R&B singer? The biggest hit series she found herself on was ABC Family's Greek. None of the producers felt that this was the case and decided to cast him anyway. They didnt have any serious discussions about recasting the role, but they did approach Cera to suggest bringing more energy to his work. Emma Stone even reunited with Jonah Hill from Superbad for their miniseries, Maniac. Superbad is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen buddy comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and produced by Judd Apatow. It was between that or Muhammed. Lawrence wouldnt break through until 2010 with a starring role in the indie drama Winters Bone, and she really became a star following her Oscar-winning turn alongside Bradley Cooper in David O. Russells 2012 romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook. His role as Peter Brand is very subdued as a young economist who is making his way into the dog-eat-dog world of baseball. To celebrate the release of his psychological thrillerTransference, MacIsaac shared a childhood photo of McCullough sitting at an ancient desktop computer with herInstagramfollowers. Though his ambiguous role as Party Teenager in Superbad was far from the most memorable part of the film, it was Clark Duke's first film and it set him on the path to Hollywood infamy. Why don't you just pick a common name like a normal person? Jules is the love interest of Seth in the teen comedy Superbad. Hill does a great job as the awkward high-schooler, especially as an adult. Hill and Cera have great chemistry even though their relationship becomes strained as Evan doesnt feel the desperate need to hook up or be popular. He played Gonzo in Greek in a recurring role, Zachary in Privileged, Cole Aaronson in Scrubs, Jeff in Easy and a few others, showing off how capable he is as an actor. Policeman #2 in Law & Order and Music Lover Guy in Hitch). After "Superbad," Michael Cera lined up a few more teen cult classics. It was 1999 by the time they were ready to shop their baby around, but nobody wanted to listen. McBride went on to become a major player in the Apatow company of actors, playing a larger role in Pineapple Express, the next film that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg would write, as the seemingly invincible pot dealer Red. Since his role, Corrigan has appeared in many films, such as the mafia flick, American Gangster, Pineapple Express, The Dictator, Seven Psychopaths, Winters Tale, the Judd Apatow movie, The King of Staten Island, and more. Hader is also a prominent voice actor, voicing the main character in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Fear in Inside Out, working on Monsters University for Pixar, had a role in Sausage Party, and many others. Jonah Hill (whose character was essentially the young Rogen) is now a two-time Oscar nominee, as is his on-screen love interest Emma Stone, who was named Best Actress in 2017 after delivering a star turn in La La Land. Check it! Franco has been all over the place. He rejoined Seth Rogen for Neighbors, as well as its sequel, made an appearance in the comedy movie, Tag, and was in Promising Young Woman. Back in the summer of 2007, moviegoers were treated to Superbad, a movie filled with star-making performances and memorable quotes.Thanks to incredible chemistry shared by its two leads, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, and a sharp, well-written script by first-time screenwriters Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Superbad is head and shoulders above most of the other movies in the high school comedy . ", MacIsaac clearly had a blast making her first comedy,but she toldShe Said Media Saidthat drama was still "important and dear" to her. Superbad recounts a day, more or less, in the life of two awkward teens, Seth and Evan. Watching Michael Cera's career develop over the years has been interesting to say the least. Michael Cera. Cera released his debut album, True That, in 2014. However, theproducers believed he looked too old and rejected him for the role. "He gets it all the time," MacIsaac told She Said Media Said when asked if Pullman was ever teased about Independence Day. MacIsaac has provided the voice of Patty inFamily Guy,a character previously played byAlexandra Breckenridge(American Horror Story) andBarclay DeVeau(Blood Ransom),since season 11 episode "Friends Without Benefits," which first aired in December 2012. RELATED: "Knocked Up" cast: How their lives have changed. Before graduating, the boys want to party and lose their virginity, but their plan proves harder than expected. After that, Bill Hader found his face and name immediately thrust into the spotlight. Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs. "Emma and I are still very close," the actress said, revealing that she and Emma Stone got a place together and were roommates for a few years afterSuperbad wrapped. "It was chosen way before I was a part of it, it just so happened to be a happy coincidence. They named the lead characters in the movie, Seth and Evan, after themselves. While the film was still in the casting process, Jennifer Lawrence was considered for the part. "American Piehad come out around that time and it did really well," Rogen toldThrillist. Jonah Hill played Seth in 2007's "Superbad." Seth isn't exactly in with the popular crowd, but once he gets invited to a party by his crush, Jules (played by Emma Stone), he launches a plan to . She isn't just an awards season friend, either. RELATED: Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill Will Become Comedy's Next Big Duo in Kenya Barris's Netflix Comedy. However, Baumann has since retired herself from the spotlight. In 2016, Phillips has found herself playing bit parts in the shows Veep and Love. Also to this day, Erica Vittina Phillips continues to act. In film, Cera went on to star in the coming of age movie Juno, Scott Pilgrim vs. ", The fact that she and Stone are BFFs in real life helped MacIsaac land her role. In fact, aside from a couple of short films, she doesn't appear to have any projects on the go, period. The duo started on the script at the tender age of 13, revising the story (based on their real-life experience at high school together) throughout their teenage years. Does the nickname McLovin come from something that was used from McDonalds? Evan: Stay calm, okay? They chat and find out that they have good chemistry. Mintz-Plasse has gone on to act in several projects in both television and film. Superbad: Directed by Greg Mottola. Ever since Starr was just a young star on the set of the short-lived cult phenomenon, Freaks and Geeks, he always finds a way to show up in a Judd Apatow production. The Saturday Night Live alum quickly grew to prominence in Hollywood following his role as Officer Slater in Superbad. Afterwards, he appeared in a plethora of episodes for Two and a Half Men. Playing Becca in Superbad was Martha MacIssac, who has made a name for herself in the voice-acting world. Christopher Mintz-Plasse easily stole the show in Superbad and the role is still considered his most beloved, memorable performance. By the end of the year, they were very muchin love. I can't help it though. Seth breaks down, believing that Jules would never like him if she was sober. By the time Michael Cera took on the role of Evan (named, of course, for Goldberg) in Superbad, he had already had his breakout moment as George Michael Bluth on the cult classic . Okay? Any hopes MacIsaac had of following in the footsteps of Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver were short-lived, though she did make a return to the horror genre in 2018. The World, This is the End, and several others.