Jessie Garcia Joins New Disney+ Adaptation of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”

According to Deadline, Jesse Garcia will star opposite Eva Longoria and George Lopez in the upcoming Disney+ film adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

What’s Happening:

  • Garcia will portray Frank Garcia, a happily married vegan chef, and father of Mia, David, and the titular Alexander. Frank clashes with his family when he refuses to modify his recipes to more traditional Mexican food even if it means missing out on opportunities.
  • The project marks his return to the franchise, having previously portrayed the character of Dwayne in the Miguel Arteta film of the same name released in 2014.
  • Garcia had a small role in The Avengers and next stars in Flamin’ Hot, about how Frito Lay janitor Ricardo Montañez (Garcia) would go on to climb the ranks and create the spicy Cheeto snack.
  • From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia who thinks he has the worst luck in the world. When his family sets off on a road trip to California, he’s pretty sure disaster awaits at every corner. His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed.
  • The film is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Lisa Henson. Marisol Roncali and Chelsea Ellis Bloch serve as casting directors.
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