If season one of Lopez vs Lopez was all about the problems, one can say that season 2 is about solutions and moving on, which is refreshing and equally hilarious!

On April 2, NBC will premiere the second season of Lopez vs Lopez, with back-to-back episodes at 8 and 8:30 p.m., which will continue in those time slots going forward. 

“We’re back, baby,” George Lopez exclaims. Indeed! The first season of this comedy sitcom made its debut on NBC, November 2922, starring actor/comedian George Lopez and his real life daughter, Mayan Lopez, created by the Lopez duo and showrunner Debby Wolfe. 

“There might be some overlaps with the first season, George confides. “But this one deals with many more contemporary issues,” says Mayan. “There are millennial life decisions and other generational problems that my character needs to explore.”   “Yeah, her dad is trying to stay sober, that’s his generational issue,” George explains. 

Although the sitcom still is captures the Latino experience, George and Mayan feel there are other aspects that will be universally appealing to audiences no matter their background, which George attributes to the talent in the writers’ room. “On the show right now, we have a lot of Latine writers,” he explains. “We have people who are younger; we have people who are gay, and from every facet of everyday life.  They can write for all the shows and not just the one that deals with a specific issue. These stories are everybody’s stories. The friction between parents and their kids while getting older hasn’t changed.”

The comedy tells the story of a working-class, old-school blue collar worker,  who moves in with his modern Gen Z daughter as they rebuild their dysfunctional relationship one argument at a time. The season 2 opening episode addresses the problems of his alcoholism, and points out the “addictions” the family as a whole need to deal with.  Additionally, Mayan focuses on keeping a handle on the household which includes a son (Brice Gonzalez), her “Gringo” husband (Matt Shively), and her clean-freak mom played by Selenis Leyva. Though it all, George keeps reminding Mayan nachos are a finger food and that he is not to blame for all her troubles, her one liners comebacks are pristine!

“Mayan has been funny her whole life,” George affirms. “We’ll be working on the set and I can see her when she was five, seven and a 10-years-old girl. That’s the way my mind works. It’s hard for me sometimes to believe that the little girl, whose cord I cut in the hospitais the young lady who’s on the television show with me. It’s really beyond my imagination.” Contributing to George’s show vision are Mayan and Wolfe are the other series regulars, Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez, Matt Shively and Al Madrigal. 

This season the cast of surprise guest stars include Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Diana Maria Riva, Jaime Camil and Marshawn Lynch.Creator/showrunner Debby Wolfe executive produces with Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg and Katie Newman. Lopez vs Lopez is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts.

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The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), the nonprofit offering programming and resources for Latino content creators and filmmakers, will hold its End of Year Celebration at the Sunset Room in Hollywood on Friday, Dec. 15.

Hosted by the Lopez Vs. Lopez actor and alum of The Daily Show, Al Madrigal the celebration which will be attended by Annie Gonzalez and Jesse Garcia (Flamin’ Hot), Chelsea Rendon (Vida), Vadhir Derbez (De Viaje Con Los Derbez), Clayton Cardenas (The Mayans), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Marco Pigossi (Gen V), Omar Chaparro (No Manches Frida) among others.

As NALIP prepares for its 25th Anniversary in 2024, this event will pay tribute to trailblazers actively shaping the narrative for the Latino community. The event will recognize not only individual Latino milestones but also acknowledge the impact of diversity and inclusion on the entertainment industry.

“For the past 25 years, NALIP has established itself as a beacon of empowerment and advocacy for Latino creatives in the film and media industry. This year, amidst challenges like strikes that temporarily dimmed our jubilation, we recognize not just the hurdles but also the triumphs that emerged in their wake,” said Diana Luna, Executive Director of NALIP. “This End of Year Celebration aims to honor the remarkable progress and resilience of our talented community, a narrative shaped by overcoming adversity and embracing the enduring spirit of achievement.”

“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Latino content creators and industry professionals who continue to inspire and shape our cultural landscape,” said Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at NBCUniversal. “We also take pride in supporting NALIP’s mission to empower and provide opportunities for talented individuals, ensuring a thriving community of diverse voices in the film industry for years to come.”

For more information in attendence visit NALIP.ORG

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Christmas comes to the dysfunctional home of the Lopez’s. It’s the Lopez vs. Christmas episode of NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez Christmas holiday special which brings back some of the original cast from the George Lopez TV series that ran on ABC in the early to mid 2000’s. The comedy series, which was recently given a full season order of 22 episodes, stars real live father and son George Lopez and Mayan Lopez. The special episode will air Friday, December 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

It’s Navidad at the Lopezes and the goal is to get Mayan’s divorced parents to spend Christmas together. Mayan must convince Rosie, her mom (Selenis Leyva) to hand in her Christmas crown and George to give up the thing he loves most — beer. When the invited guests, played by four of the original cast members of ABC’s George Lopez show (reuniting after 15 years) Constance Marie, Valente Rodriguez, Luis Armand Garcia and Belita Moreno arrive, what is left to be seen is if the Lopezes bring holiday cheer, or will they turn the night into a Latino holiday drama? 

In Lopez vs Lopez George and Mayan portray a fictionalized version of their real-life father-daughter relationship on the small screen. The series was inspired by Mayan’s real life Tik Tok postings about her estranged dad (George) and herself. Creator and Showrunner Debby Wolfe saw Mayan’s Tik Toc and knew there was a show in there. NBC describes the show as a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between.

Lopez vs Lopez is not a sequel of ABC’s George Lopez show. But if audience are curious to check out the show that ran for six season, it is currently streaming on Peacock.

The comedy airs every Friday at 8 p.m. on NBC

Lopez vs Lopez is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts.

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Actor/comedian George Lopez, whose ALMA Award-winning George Lopez Show ran on ABC for 120 episodes (2002 2007), has now added his daughter, Mayan Lopez, to the world of sitcom TV, in NBC’s Lopez vs Lopez, which will launch November 4 (8pm).  “I am happy to be back on network TV, George exclaims. “I just think as times have changed, social media has changed, the comedy has changed, but yet the use of multi-camera doesn’t change.  So, to have done it 20 years ago is great; but now, it is so gratifying to do it with this incredibly talented cast.”

Mayan nods in agreement. “The series does reflect my history with my dad. My parents got divorced about ten years ago. There was a time where we didn’t speak and were estranged. But within the last two years, my dad and I really solidified our relationship. The pandemic brought us back together. I started making TikToks with my family.” It turns out that Debby Wolfe (Showrunner/Executive Producer) was scrolling one day and she saw one of her TikToks. “This whole Lopez vs. Lopez was kind of born from that idea.”

Wolfe, who is of Salvadoran descent, feels the show is also an amalgamation of the cultural references from the writing staff’s own upbrings, infusing the parent-child references of any minority. She states, “I think George Lopez’s original show paved the way, opened a lot of doors and inspired a lot of Latinx talent to pursue their dreams.  And now, 15 years later, here we are. Writing a sitcom about a Latino family and casting Latinos is so much easier today.”

The series also stars Selenis Leyva (Gloria Mendoza in Orange is the New Black) as George’s ex-wife, Rosie, Matt Shively, best known for his role as Ryan Laserbeam on the Nickelodeon television series True Jackson, VP stars as Mayan’s ultra-Caucasian husband, Quintin and Brice Gonzalez (featured in upcoming Flamin’ Hot, Eva Longoria directorial debut) as Mayan’s 5-year-old son, Chance. Bruce Helford (George Lopez, The Conners) and George are Executive Producers.  

“This series is also a result of me coming to terms with myself,” George added.  “I used to give up on people, whether it was my fault or not.  I would remove people from my life.  And if I was to blame, I would just never have to see them again. So it was very difficult to be able to have to look at myself, to be honest and know that whether it worked out or not, I was going to do something that was entirely new to me that was going to take me on a very painful journey.  But much like life, laughter is the best medicine.  I don’t think it’s as good as antidepressants, but it can be a good medicine.” 

George Lopez’s self-titled original series was based on his comedy act, which featured hilarious reminiscences of living with and working with his ethnically rigid grandmother in a factory. Procured by Sandra Bullock, It featured Constance Marie as his wife and Belito Moreno as his alcoholic Mother (subbing for his grandmother),  along with Masiela Lucha, Luis Arman Garcia, Valente Rodriguez, Aimee Garcia and Emiliano Diaz.

Like his previous broadcast sitcom, Lopez vs Lopez will include some real-life history about his and daughter Mayan history adding the dynamic of the other characters in the show. Mayan and Shively play young adults with a child, attempting to have carve out their own life. Their journey together brings lots of rich material to the show. And Lyeva as Lopez’s ex-wife Rosie, adds so much texture to the show.  

The role of Rosie is a fictionalized character Wolfe clarifies, and it is based on her own Salvadoran-born mother and mothers of some of the show’s Latino writers, making her a blend of many Latinas in one. 

“I feel like every actor has to find a little bit of themselves to bring to a show,” says Lyeva. “George and Mayan, although they are playing themselves, they’re not showing up, opening their mouths and being George and Mayan. And I’m doing the same thing. There is maybe a little bit of Ann Lopez (George’s real ex-wife) going on.  But I strive to create my own character and make my own path to tell the story.”

As the interview draws to a close, Mayan reminisces about being a young child when the original George Lopez Show was being made. “That was actually my first job. They called me “kid AD.” I even had a little headset. I made $20 bucks an hour.  In about four weeks, I was able to buy an American Girl doll.  I would go and get Constance, who played George’s wife Angie, from the set, and take her to makeup.”

Mayan also made her acting debut on the show. She went on to study comedy, then began working as an actress and producer, more recently known for Kill Her! Handsome (2017), A Netflix mystery movie and Mr. Troop Mom (2009). But she affirms her fondest memories were  watching her dad work. “Now I have the honor and privilege of playing alongside him in something that’s so personal. It’s the dream of a lifetime.”

When asked if he had any advice for Mayan, that might make her road a lot smoother in life and in the business than his has been, George replied, “I’ve said to Mayan on occasion, ‘I’m going to tell you something my grandmother never told me.  I want you to be happy’.” 

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