As a die-hard fan of Seth Rogen, I can’t help but feel thrilled about his latest project, “The Studio.” Having grown up watching his comedic genius unfold on the silver screen, it’s fascinating to see him delve into the very world that shaped his career – Hollywood. The series promises a unique blend of real-life experiences and comedy, which is as intriguing as it gets!
Seth Rogen, famous comedian, is developing a new comedy show inspired by his true-life encounters in the often dismal Hollywood scene. The upcoming series, titled “The Studio“, consists of 10 episodes for Apple TV+ and was created, produced, co-directed, and stars Rogen himself.
Rogen and his partner Evan Goldberg modeled their show, The Studio, after genuine experiences they had with Hollywood executives during their early careers. As Rogen shared with Entertainment Weekly, “Matt’s line from the first episode is something that a studio executive actually said to us in one of our initial meetings.
As The Studio moves forward, Rogen’s character, studio head Matt Remick, finds himself in a challenging predicament. He is drawn between granting his beloved actors creative autonomy and adhering to the studio’s financial constraints. This conflicting situation was first encountered during an early meeting that sparked the development of the series.
The studio executive confided in us, expressing a sense of despair by saying, “I took this job because I adore films, but now it seems my role is to destroy them,” as our conversation deepened, we found ourselves agreeing: there’s an underlying sadness and tragedy in his words, yet they also carry a dark humor.
In his production of “The Studio“, Rogen assembled a top-notch group of actors, featuring Catherine O’Hara in the role of a former executive turned producer, Bryan Cranston as a corporate figure who bends rules, and Kathryn Hahn as a dynamic marketing executive. Echoing her experience in Marvel’s “Agatha All Along“, Hahn shared her joy at being back to play a supporting character within an ensemble cast.
As a film enthusiast, diving back into the world of Agatha was one of my most significant journeys yet – a trip down memory lane, if you will. You see, I got my start in comedy within this industry by immersing myself in large ensembles and relishing juicy supporting roles. It wasn’t until I found myself back in that environment that I truly understood its importance. There was something almost therapeutic about being part of the action, watching the stellar performances unfold around me like a healing balm for the soul.
In ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen Learned From Hollywood Legends
In addition to receiving guidance from Martin Scorsese, who appears in the movie The Studio, Seth Rogen drew inspiration for his work from his experience acting in Steven Spielberg’s film The Fabelmans, which is a loose depiction of the renowned director’s early life as he embarked on his journey to become a filmmaker.
“I was really enamored by how personal Steven made that story. And at the same time…I had just gone back deep into watching The Larry Sanders Show, which I hadn’t watched in a long time. And I started to think it would be really fun to do a TV show that is really personal and speaks to my day-to-day experience. So I just started to think, ‘What would be my version of that type of show?’ Something that is really based on my own experiences and my own interests and my own day-to-day life, but hopefully something that has enough broad appeal and interest that the average person who’s not me would like it.”
Just like the unique style of “Birdman,” Rogen aimed to create an unconventional comedy with “The Studio” by filming each scene as a single, continuous take, often referred to as a “oner.” According to Rogen, this technique added a sense of urgency and unease to the production because the camera never stops moving, keeping viewers tense and off-balance.
The Studio is set to debut on Apple TV+ on Mar. 26, 2025.
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2024-12-20 21:01