Is Superbad Based On A True Story? The Comedy’s Inspiration Explained

Superbad is such a wild but undeniably authentic teen comedy that fans have often wondered if it was inspired by a true story. Directed by Greg Mottola, with a screenplay by Mottola, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg, Superbad made big stars of Michael Cena, Jonah Hill, and Emma Stone by telling the honest story of a group of friends navigating the last weeks of high school and figuring out what to do with the rest of their lives. The teen genre can vary widely, with most contributions being insipid, toned-down portrayals of real situations for teens that they’re never allowed to approach the style of Superbad.