The upcoming Disney+ remake of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day has found its main cast.
The Cast
The film is described as a new take on Judith Viorst’s book of the same name, which tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia, who thinks he has the worst luck in the world.
This new Disney+ film will follow a Mexican American family, who have recently lost their connection to each other and their roots, as they embark on an epic road trip that immediately goes hilariously wrong.
In the title role will be Thom Nemer, a 9-year-old best known for portraying Carlo in the FX series Snowfall.
Eva Longoria has been cast as Alexander’s mother Val Garcia, a travel writer who has lost her passion for work, while his father Frank Garcia will be played by Jesse Garcia. Garcia actually played the character of Dwayne in the 2014 movie version of the book.
The grandparents will be played by George Lopez, as tough biker Gil Garcia, and Rose Portillo as Lidia Garcia, while Alexander’s sister Mia will be played by Paulina Chávez.
Behind The Scenes
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day will be directed by Marvin Lemus, who is the co-creator and showrunner of Gentefied. The film’s script has been written by Matt Lopez, who has previously written Father of the Bride and Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Lisa Henson originally produced the 2014 Disney film starring Jennifer Garner and Steve Carell, which is currently available on Disney+, and will be returning to produce the new version.
Production on this new Disney+ Original Movie is due to begin in Spring 2023 in New Mexico for a potential release in late 2023/early 2024.