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Seth Rogen Says 'The Studio' Is Now Fielding A-List Director Pitches, Forcing Him to Turn Some Down

Awards success has turned the Apple TV+ satire into a coveted cameo stage for filmmakers.

Overview

  • Rogen says directors' agents are pitching clients to direct the show's fictional films, calling the surge in interest "very meta."
  • He reports turning down directors he admires when a cameo or fake-movie concept does not fit the creative package for an episode.
  • The first season earned multiple Emmys, with Rogen winning for series, lead actor, directing and writing.
  • Notable cameos have included Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Sarah Polley, Olivia Wilde, Zack Snyder, Aaron Sorkin and Parker Finn.
  • Rogen says several industry figures told him at the Emmys they regretted declining earlier appearances, and he previously scrapped an episode when the right contributors were unavailable.