The 2007 teen comedy Superbad's best quotes are 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), Superbad is 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.

Superbad was 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 as Pineapple Express (2008), This is the End (2013), and Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000).

Superbad is 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 hit Superbad which featured iconic performances by Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone, Bill Hader, and Seth Rogen. Hill has appeared in many classic comedies, such as Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, 21 Jump Street, and Get Him to the Greek, he has received two Oscar nominations for more serious roles in Moneyball and Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street. Hill's other notable works include War Dogs, the Netflix series Maniac, and Mid90s, which was his feature film directorial debut.

Notable Works:

Character: Hill plays protagonist Seth in Superbad, 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 in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, This is the End, and Molly's Game. He recently starred alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the highest-grossing film of 2023, Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Cera got his big break on the popular comedy series Arrested Development which initially aired in 2003. This led to his roles in two of the greatest coming-of-age movies of the 2010s, Juno and Superbad. Cera has recently appeared in the Hulu series Life & Beth, 2023's Dream Scenario, and an episode of Black Mirror season 6.

Notable Works:

Character: Michael Cera plays Seth's awkward and hilarious best friend Evan in Superbad.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell / "McLovin"

Actor: Christopher Mintz-Plasse became a cultural sensation with the release of Superbad in 2007 for his iconic role as Fogell aka McLovin. Before Superbad, Mintz-Plasse had never before appeared in a feature film or television series, making his improbable breakout role as McLovin even more impressive. Following Superbad's success, Mintz-Plasse went on to star in several other notable comedies such as Role Models, Kick-Ass, and Neighbors. He was the voice of Fishlegs in How to Train Your Dragon and played Tommy in Pitch Perfect. Mintz-Plasse also starred alongside Carey Mulligan in Emerald Fennel's Oscar-winning 2021 film Promising Young Woman.

Notable Works:

Character: Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays Seth and Evan's wild friend Fogell who gets a fake ID with the name McLovin in Superbad.

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 of Medium, she appeared in episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Malcolm in the Middle, and Lucky Louie. Like Mintz-e, Superbad was Stone's feature film debut and led to other roles in notable films such as Zombieland, Easy A, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Stone's first Oscar-contending film was 2011's The Help. She played Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man and was nominated for her first Academy Award for 2014's Birdman or (Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Stone won Best Actress twice for La La Land and Poor Things.

Notable Works:

Character: Emma Stone plays Jules, Seth's crush in Superbad.

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 ing 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 as Inside Out, Trainwreck, and It Chapter Two. His HBO show Barry has won 10 Emmys.

Notable Works:

Character: Bill Hader plays one of the irresponsible local cops who has a wild night with McLovin in Superbad.

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 series Freaks and Geeks with 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 as Anchorman and The 40-Year-Old Virgin before starring in Knocked Up with Katherine Heigl. Rogen other notable comedies include Pineapple Express, Neighbors, The Interview, Long Shot, and The Disaster Artist. He's also had more dramatic roles in films such as 50/50, The Lion King, The Fablemans, Dumb Money, and Steve Jobs.

Notable Works:

Character: Seth Rogen plays Bill Hader's Officer Slater's partner Officer Michaels in Superbad.

Superbad ing Cast & Characters

Martha MacIssac as Becca: Martha MacIssac has also starred in Battle of the Sexes, Greek, and The Last House on the Left.

Joe Lo Truglio as Francis: Joe Lo Truglio is best known for Role Models, Paul, and Wreck-It Ralph.

Kevin Corrigan as Mark: Kevin Corrigan has also appeared in The Departed, True Romance, and Pineapple Express.

Aviva Baumann as Nicola: Aviva Baumann is best known for NCIS, Cold Case, and Saint John of Las Vegas.

Erica Vittina Philips as Liquor Store Cashier: Erica Vittina Philips has also appeared in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Friday After Next, and How High.

Joe Nunez as Liquor Store Clerk: Joe Nunez is also known for Domino, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Seven Pounds.

Dave Franco as Greg the Soccer Player: After appearing in Superbad, Dave Franco starred in 21 Jump Street, The Disaster Artist, and Love Lies Bleeding.