George Lopez & Mayan Lopez Talk Working Together on 'Lopez vs. Lopez' | Emmys 2024

George Lopez & Mayan Lopez on the Creation of "Lopez vs. Lopez"

George Lopez and Mayan Lopez, the father-daughter duo behind the sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez," recently sat down to talk about the creation of the show. The series, which premiered on NBC in 2022, follows the lives of George, a retired Latinx comedian, and Mayan, his estranged daughter who has just moved back home with her two kids.

The Inspiration Behind the Show

George Lopez revealed that the inspiration for the show came from his own relationship with his daughter. "I've always wanted to do a show with my daughter," he said. "And when she came to me with this idea, I thought it was a great opportunity to do something together."

Mayan Lopez explained that she had been wanting to work with her father for years. "I've always been a big fan of his work, and I thought it would be so much fun to do a show together," she said. "I'm so glad we finally found a way to make it happen."

The Creative Process

The Lopez duo worked closely together on the development of the show. George Lopez said that he gave Mayan Lopez "a lot of creative freedom" in writing the scripts. "I wanted her to be able to put her own voice into the show," he said.

Mayan Lopez said that she was grateful for her father's trust. "It was really important to me to make sure that the show was authentic and that we were representing our culture in a positive way," she said. "I think we've been able to do that with this show."

The Themes of the Show

"Lopez vs. Lopez" explores a number of themes, including family, love, and forgiveness. George Lopez said that he hopes the show will resonate with audiences of all ages. "I think this show is for everyone," he said. "It's a show about family, and I think everyone can relate to that."

Mayan Lopez said that she particularly hopes the show will inspire young people. "I want to show young people that it's okay to be different," she said. "And I want to show them that it's possible to overcome any obstacle if you have the support of your family."

The Future of the Show

"Lopez vs. Lopez" has been a critical and commercial success. The show has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

The Lopez duo said that they are excited about the future of the show. They are currently working on the second season of the show, and they have plans to continue the series for many years to come.

"I think this show has the potential to be a long-running hit," said George Lopez. "It's a show that people can watch with their families, and it's a show that can make people laugh and think."