Overview

• Rothman told Letterboxd the series offers a “kernel of brilliant, blinding truth” but said the rest misrepresents how studios operate and that “most days we’re not morons.”
• He argued the show overstates moral compromise by executives, saying most studio leaders love movies, value integrity, and try to do the right thing despite obstacles.
• He said he took the satire in stride, recalling a CinemaCon bit where he opened with, “Hi, everybody, I’m Seth Rogen!”
• Apple’s series features real filmmakers and actors playing themselves, and it dominated guest-actor nominations with five of the six slots, including nods for Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, and Anthony Mackie.
• After a May renewal for Season 2, The Studio secured 23 Emmy nominations, tying the record for most comedy nods in a single year, including Outstanding Comedy Series.