George Lopez is stepping away from sitcoms once again after NBC decided to cancel “Lopez vs. Lopez” following its three-season run.
The network made the announcement on Friday, just a few days before it was set to unveil its future programming to advertisers, as indicated by a report.
Expressing gratitude, Lopez, who previously led the Emmy Award-winning “George Lopez” from 2002 to 2007, shared his thanks during a video response to the show’s cancellation. His daughter and co-star, Maya Lopez, 29, reposted the video, humorously captioned, “When NBC cancels the show after three seasons,” featuring a clip of someone saying, “It was rude. It was pretty rude.”
“We definitely have something officially put out…for now. I want to thank everyone who has shown so much love and support over the past three seasons,” George commented.
“This is not just a show; it’s our lives. We created a family. We created a job for Raza. There’s so much more to be done behind the scenes, and I’m incredibly thankful for all the members of the #LopezVsLopez Familia,” he added.
George, Maya, and Debbie Wolf crafted comedies centered around dysfunctional working-class families. The duo portrayed fictionalized versions of themselves alongside cast members Matt Shaybas, Bryce Gonzalez, Serenis Leiba, and Al Madrigal.
The series concluded its run in early February. Debuting in 2022, “Lopez vs. Lopez” struggled with low ratings throughout its airing on NBC, with the third season slipping 18% in the 18-49 demographic compared to the previous season.
In February, George hinted at a possible retirement while appearing on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” Meanwhile, Maya, the younger Lopez, with no other acting credits aside from “Lopez vs. Lopez,” expressed that this was “just the beginning.” She mentioned, “There’s a lot to say, and I’ll say more from today onwards, but being on NBC and leading a Latina role over three seasons was my biggest dream.”
The pair had a troubled relationship for nearly a decade before the show reignited their bond. Maya reminisced about posting a TikTok five years ago, acknowledging the creative synergy with Debby Wolfe and their shared vulnerabilities in crafting the sitcom.
“I’ll express more sincerely in future posts, but I’m grateful for the whole cast and crew that formed my family. Thanks to everyone who reached out, especially the fans who supported the show as much as I enjoyed making it,” she said.
On Friday, NBC also canceled several other programs, including “Suit LA,” “Night Court,” “Absurd,” and “Found,” while announcing a substantial 11-year agreement with the NBA and WNBA set to begin in the 2025-2026 season.
