The Studio (TV series)

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The Studio
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Seth Rogen
  • Evan Goldberg
  • James Weaver
  • Frida Perez
  • Peter Huyck
  • Alex Gregory
  • Alex McAtee
  • Josh Fagen
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+

The Studio is an upcoming American comedy series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, and will star Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn. The series is set to be released on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on March 26, 2025.[1]

Premise

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Matt Remick is the newly appointed head of Continental Studios. He attempts to save the floundering company in an industry undergoing rapid social and economic changes.

Cast

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Main

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Guests

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected by [4]Written by [5]Original release date [1]
1TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergSeth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Peter Huyck & Alex Gregory & Frida PerezMarch 26, 2025 (2025-3-26)
2TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergSeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergMarch 26, 2025 (2025-3-26)
3TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergAlex GregoryApril 2, 2025 (2025-4-2)
4TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergPeter HuyckApril 9, 2025 (2025-4-9)
5TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergFrida PerezApril 16, 2025 (2025-4-16)
6TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergAlex GregoryApril 23, 2025 (2025-4-23)
7TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergAlex GregoryApril 30, 2025 (2025-4-30)
8TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergPeter HuyckMay 7, 2025 (2025-5-7)
9TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergAlex GregoryMay 14, 2025 (2025-5-14)
10TBASeth Rogen & Evan GoldbergSeth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Peter Huyck & Alex Gregory & Frida PerezMay 21, 2025 (2025-5-21)

Production

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Development

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On November 14, 2022, it was announced that Apple TV+ had acquired and given a straight-to-series order to an untitled showbiz comedy series starring Seth Rogen.[6][7]

On March 25, 2024, the untitled series was given the name The Studio, and it was announced that the series was co-created by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Frida Perez, Peter Huyck, and Alex Gregory. Rogen and Goldberg will also co-write and direct the series.[8][9][10] The series began filming in March 2024.[8]

The series will be executive produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver for Point Grey Pictures, and Frida Perez, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Alex McAtee, and Josh Fagen.[9] Production companies involved are Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate Television.[8][9]

Casting

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In the initial series announcement on November 14, 2022, it was announced that Rogen was starring in the series.[6]

On March 25, 2024, it was announced that Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders would be joining the series main cast, and Bryan Cranston, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Dewayne Perkins will be guest starring in the series.[8][9]

Marketing

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The first teaser trailer for the series debuted on November 19, 2024,[11] alongside teaser posters.[12] A "Duhpocalypse" trailer aired during the 2025 Super Bowl, featuring a fake trailer for a film by Continental Studios and characters arguing over its marketing.[13] The official trailer was released by Apple TV+ on March 7, 2025.[14]

Release

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The series premiered at SXSW on March 7, 2025,[15] and will debut on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on March 26, 2025.[16]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic85/100[17]
Rotten Tomatoes100%[18]
Review scores
SourceRating
Empire[19]
IndieWireB[20]
Slant Magazine[21]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, The Studio has an approval rating of 100% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 8.40/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Savvy enough to impress even the most studious of film buffs, The Studio fights the good fight for a better Hollywood while eliciting huge laughs at its expense."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the series a score of 85 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Apple TV+ announces March 26 global premiere date for "The Studio"". Apple TV+ Press. November 19, 2024. Archived from the original on November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Hailu, Selome (March 25, 2024). "Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Comedy 'The Studio' Casts Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Bryan Cranston and More". Variety. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Travers, Ben (March 7, 2025). "'The Studio' Review: Seth Rogen's Lavish Hollywood Satire Offers Big Laughs but a Light Bite". IndieWire. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  4. ^ Han, Angie (March 7, 2025). "'The Studio' Review: Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Hollywood Comedy Is So Hilarious It Hurts". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  5. ^ "The Studio". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (November 14, 2022). "Showbiz Comedy Starring Seth Rogen Gets Apple TV+ Series Order; Point Grey & Lionsgate Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Hailu, Selome (November 14, 2022). "Seth Rogen Sets Film Industry Comedy Series at Apple TV+". Variety. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d White, Peter (March 25, 2024). "Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz & Chase Sui Wonders To Star In Seth Rogen's Movie Studio Comedy Series For Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d Goldberg, Lesley (March 25, 2024). "Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn Among Cast Joining Apple's Seth Rogen Comedy 'The Studio'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 25, 2024). "Catherine O'Hara Sets TV Return With Starring Role Opposite Seth Rogen in Apple TV+ Showbiz Satire The Studio". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 19, 2024). "'The Studio' Trailer: Movie Exec Seth Rogen Gets Berated by Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Ron Howard and More in Apple TV+ Comedy". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  12. ^ Ford, Allan (November 19, 2024). "The Studio Teaser and Posters: Seth Rogen Takes on Hollywood's Chaotic Studio System". Filmofilia. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  13. ^ Selome, Hailu (February 7, 2025). "Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' Drops Fake Trailer for Zombie Diarrhea Explosion Movie, Starring Johnny Knoxville and Josh Hutcherson". Variety. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  14. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 7, 2025). "'The Studio' Trailer: Seth Rogen Is Desperate For Celebrity Approval In Latest Look At Apple Series-Update". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  15. ^ Lang, Robert (March 10, 2025). "SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025 Photos: 'The Rivals Of Amziah King', Matthew McConaughey & Rob Morgan On Monday". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  16. ^ Hodges, Jake (March 9, 2025). "The Best New Movies and Shows on Apple TV+ in March 2025". Collider. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  17. ^ a b "The Studio: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  18. ^ a b "The Studio: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  19. ^ De Semlyen, Nick (March 13, 2025). "The Studio Review". Empire. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  20. ^ Travers, Ben (March 13, 2025). "'The Studio' Review: Seth Rogen's Lavish Hollywood Satire Offers Big Laughs but a Light Bite". IndieWire. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  21. ^ McIndoe, Ross (March 8, 2025). "'The Studio' Review: Rage Against the Hollywood Machine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
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