Billy Magnussen Boldly Compares ‘Hot Ted' to Popular Movie 'Superbad'
Comparing an upcoming movie to any popular film of the past is always a bold proclamation. It's even more noteworthy when the comparison is to a fan-favorite film that still receives high praise to this day, roughly 18 years later.
However, that's the lofty claim that was recently made by Billy Magnussen when discussing his upcoming film Hot Ted. The Lilo & Stitch actor, who's also been featured in Road House and Velvet Buzzsaw, sees shades of one of the most popular comedies of the 2000s, Superbad, in his new film.
During an interview with Collider, Magnussen dubbed Hot Ted, which also stars Fallout's Ella Purnell and Now You See Me: Now You Don't actress Ariana Greenblatt, as a "female version of Superbad."
"There are these genre-blending elements that happen in films now. This is a female version of Superbad. Every good film has a good premise that's an easy understanding," Magnussen explained.
"This is about young girls realizing people in their lives that they thought were safe can be dangerous, and that's terrifying. Someone I believed has always been safe is actually terrifying, and Hot Ted is about that. They can't decide whether the camp counselor is awesome or if he's a serial killer."
However, Magnussen was quick to promise that there's plenty of horror to go along with the comedy in his upcoming film.
"But it's scary! But again, it's fun. It's young girls getting into their womanhood. You went through that part of your life. It's absurd," Magnussen added.
Hot Ted is still in production, and there's no release date at this time. However, if Magnussen's high marks for the movie live up to the hype, it'll make this a must-see film.Billy Magnussen Boldly Compares 'Hot Ted' to Popular Movie 'Superbad' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 6, 2025
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