George Lopez, Jesse Garcia, Al Madrigal Join All-Immigrant Cast for Virtual ‘Superbad’ Table Read (EXCLUSIVE)

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George Lopez, Jesse Garcia and Al Madrigal are among the new additions to the one-night-only virtual table read of the 2007 hit comedy "Superbad," reimagined with an all-immigrant and children-of-immigrants cast. The live event will stream Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET on Immigrant Defenders Law Center's official YouTube channel. The performance will raise money for ImmDef's Bond Fund, which helps immigrants in detention secure release and reunite with their families. Donations can be made before, during and after the event via the livestream and ImmDef's website. More from Variety Seth Rogen Says Sony Wouldn't Allow Jonah Hill to Use a PlayStation in 'Superbad': He Can't 'Interact With Our Products. It's Too Vile a Character' George Lopez's Final Stand-Up Special to Premiere in February Ken Watanabe, George Lopez Among SCAD TV Fest Honorees Also joining the cast are actors Chris Estrada, Julissa Calderon and Leo Gonzalez, along with the previously announced Hasan Minhaj, Cobie Smulders, Harvey Guillén and Melissa Fumero. The event is created by "Gentefied" co-creator Marvin Lemus and produced with Gloria Calderón Kellett, showrunner of "One Day at a Time" and "With Love." Both are children of immigrants and said they wanted the reading to bring joy and community while spotlighting the importance of immigrant advocacy. "Right now, so much of what fills our feeds is pain, fear and uncertainty," Calderón Kellett said. "Marvin and I wanted to carve out a little space for joy — to laugh together, to feel community, and to remind people that they are seen, valued and not alone. As children of immigrants, this is personal for us. We know how heavy things feel, and we hope this one-of-a-kind reading not only raises vital funds for ImmDef's incredible work but also brings a spark of levity and hope to everyone who joins us." Lemus adds: "If you wanna help immigrants, tell everyone you know about this live read! This is going to be the best live read of a teen comedy ever attempted since the pandemic ended." The creators of the original "Superbad" — Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and Judd Apatow — have voiced their support for the event. Founded in 2015, ImmDef is one of California's largest nonprofit providers of deportation defense and immigrant legal services. With more than 160 staff members across four offices, the organization serves more than 30,000 detained and non-detained children and adults each year across Southern California. Best of Variety Oscar Predictions 2026: Venice and Telluride Will Spark the Start of Awards Season New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

 

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