Jonah Hill, Emma Stone and more Superbad stars have continued to enjoy thriving careers since the comedy film's 2007 premiere. The coming-of-age movie, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was based on the duo's experience growing up in Vancouver, Canada. The onscreen besties - played by Hill and Michael Cera - embarked on a series of hilarious escapades that involved partying, romance and more teen tropes.