Lopez vs Lopez explained

Genre:Sitcom
Composer:Raney Shockne
Open Theme:"Lopez vs Lopez Theme"
Country:United States
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:32
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:22 minutes
Network:NBC

Lopez vs Lopez is an American sitcom television series created by George Lopez, Mayan Lopez and Debby Wolfe that premiered on NBC on November 4, 2022. Wolfe also serves as showrunner and is executive producer. It stars Lopez and his daughter Mayan as fictionalized versions of themselves along with Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez, Al Madrigal, and Selenis Leyva in supporting roles. In May 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 2, 2024.[1] [2] In May 2024, the series was renewed for a third season which is set to premiere on October 18, 2024.

Premise

George Lopez, the owner of a moving company that went bankrupt is forced to move into his daughter Mayan’s house. The problem is that Mayan and George have just started speaking after being estranged for most of her teenage years. Now they seek to heal their relationship and learn more about each other. Meanwhile, Quinten, Mayan’s boyfriend, and Mayan and Quinten’s son, Chance, are adjusting to George living with them, and Rosie, Mayan’s mom and George’s ex-wife, also drops by, usually to either see Mayan, or throw shade.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Guest Stars

Episodes

Season 2 (2024)

Production

Development

The series is created by George Lopez, his daughter Mayan Lopez, and Debby Wolfe, the latter of whom serves as showrunner. The other executive producers are Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg, and Katie Newman. Mayan Lopez is also a producer in the writers' room. On June 14, 2021, the series received a put pilot commitment by NBC.[3] On October 22, 2021, the series was given a pilot order.[4] On April 20, 2022, it was announced that Kelly Park would direct the pilot. On May 11, 2022, the series had been given a series order.[5] [6] On December 2, 2022, NBC ordered nine additional episodes, bringing up the season to a total of 22 episodes.[7] On May 12, 2023, NBC renewed the series for a second season.[1] On November 17, 2023, NBC reduced the number of episodes for the second season from 13 to 10.[8] On May 7, 2024, NBC renewed the series for a third season.[9]

Casting

On April 6, 2022, Selenis Leyva, Al Madrigal, Brice Gonzalez and Matt Shively were cast in main roles for the pilot.[10] Two weeks later, Laci Mosley and Aparna Nancherla were cast in recurring roles for the pilot.[11]

Filming

Lopez vs Lopez was filmed at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, but it is set in Los Angeles, California.

Release

Lopez vs Lopez premiered on November 4, 2022, on NBC.[12] The first season is available to stream on Netflix.[13] The second season premiered on April 2, 2024.[2] The third season is scheduled to premiere on October 18, 2024.[14]

Ratings

Season 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hailu . Selome . 'Lopez vs. Lopez' Renewed for Season 2 at NBC . Variety . May 12, 2023 . May 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Lopez vs. Lopez Gets Season 2 Premiere Date — Night Court and Extended Family Finales Set at NBC. TV Line. February 2, 2024. February 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: George Lopez & Daughter Mayan Lopez To Star In Lopez vs. Lopez Comedy From The Conners Duo Set At NBC As Put Pilot. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. June 14, 2021. November 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: George & Mayan Lopez Family Comedy From The Conners Pair Lands Pilot Order At NBC. White. Peter. Deadline Hollywood. October 22, 2021. November 4, 2022.
  5. NBC Picks Up Comedy Pilot "Lopez vs. Lopez" to Series. NBC. The Futon Critic. May 11, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: Lopez Vs. Lopez Picked Up To Series At NBC. White. Peter. Deadline Hollywood. May 11, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  7. Web site: Petski. Denise. Andreeva. Nellie. Lopez Vs. Lopez Gets Full-Season Order At NBC. Deadline Hollywood. December 2, 2022. December 2, 2022.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. NBC's The Irrational Gets Extra Episode, Lopez vs. Lopez Order Is Trimmed As Network Finalizes Midseason Schedule. Deadline Hollywood. November 17, 2023. November 28, 2023.
  9. Web site: White. Peter. 'Lopez Vs. Lopez' Renewed At NBC For Season 3. Deadline Hollywood. May 7, 2024. May 7, 2024.
  10. Web site: George Lopez, Mayan Lopez Comedy Pilot at NBC Adds Four to Cast (EXCLUSIVE). Otterson. Joe. Variety. April 6, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  11. Web site: George Lopez Comedy Pilot at NBC Casts Laci Mosley and Kiran Deol; Kelly Park to Direct (EXCLUSIVE). Hailu. Selome. Variety. April 20, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  12. Web site: NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates: New Quantum Leap & Lopez Vs. Lopez, Return Of Chicago & Law & Order Shows, More. Pedersen. Erik. Deadline Hollywood. June 29, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  13. Web site: Lopez vs Lopez on Netflix. . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108000000/https://www.netflix.com/title/81658763/. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023.
  14. Web site: NBC Reveals Fall Premiere Dates for The Voice, #OneChicago, Law & Order: SVU and More. TVLine. Ryan. Schwartz. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024.

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