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Scorsese Kept His ‘One Note’ on The Studio but Refused to Backseat Direct

At the Gotham TV Awards, co-creator Evan Goldberg said that Jonah Hill’s recommendation was instrumental in securing Martin Scorsese’s surprise Apple TV+ cameo.

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Overview

  • Co-creators Alex Gregory and Evan Goldberg revealed that Scorsese withheld his single directorial note to avoid overshadowing their direction of The Studio.
  • Scorsese’s cameo in the pilot was directed by Goldberg and Seth Rogen, with one key shot requiring ten takes after whispered feedback with Charlize Theron.
  • Both producers believe Jonah Hill’s past work with Scorsese was decisive in convincing the director to appear in the series.
  • The first season concluded on May 21, and Apple TV+ has commissioned a second season of the satirical comedy.
  • The Studio was honored as Breakthrough Comedy Series at the 2025 Gotham TV Awards, marking further critical acclaim.