Joe Otterson TV ReporterGeorge Lopez and Mayan Lopez’s NBC comedy pilot “Lopez vs. Lopez” has added three new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.Selenis Levya, Brice Gonzalez, and Matt Shivley will star alongside the Lopezes in the multi-cam pilot.
The show is described as a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.Levya will star as Rosie, a ball of energy who’s barely overbearing, Rosie is Mayan’s mother, George’s ex-wife, and the self-proclaimed best insurance agent in town.
Levya is known for her roles in the hit Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black,” appearing in the show throughout its seven season run.
She also recently appeared in “Diary of a Future President” at Disney Plus, “Our Flag Means Death” at HBO Max, and the feature “892.” She is repped by Artists & Representatives and Smith Talent GroupGonzalez will play Chance, Mayan and Quinten’s (Shivley) five year old son.
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