Overview

• Rothman said each episode contains a “kernel of brilliant, blinding truth” but argued the rest misrepresents how studio leaders operate.
• He contended the show gets one thing right by depicting executives trying to do the right thing despite obstacles.
• He pushed back on the series’ portrayal of pervasive moral compromise, saying most executives love movies and act with integrity.
• Rothman noted he joked about the series at CinemaCon by opening with “Hi, everybody, I’m Seth Rogen!” during his presentation.
• The Studio, an Apple TV+ satire starring Seth Rogen as a studio boss, has 23 Emmy nominations and a Season 2 renewal.