The Studio (TV series)
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Prepare to enter the chaotic, hilarious, and all-too-real world of Hollywood with "The Studio"! This American satirical cringe comedy, brought to you by the brilliant minds of Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, plunges you headfirst into the life of Matt Remick, played by the incomparable Seth Rogen. He's an embattled Hollywood studio head, desperately trying to navigate the treacherous waters between corporate demands and his own burning passion for making truly *quality* films.
Joining Rogen in this cinematic circus are the phenomenal Catherine O'Hara, the always brilliant Ike Barinholtz, the captivating Chase Sui Wonders, and the magnetic Kathryn Hahn, all delivering unforgettable supporting performances. "The Studio" landed on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025, with its first two episodes, and it’s already been renewed for a highly anticipated second season!
Critics are raving! Praised for its sharp direction, stunning cinematography, laugh-out-loud humor, and a razor-sharp satire of the film industry, "The Studio" has quickly earned critical acclaim. Viewers and critics alike are highlighting its masterful use of long takes and the sheer delight of high-profile celebrity cameos in *every single episode*.
And the awards? Oh, the awards! In its debut season, the show snagged an astounding 23 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the most-nominated comedy debut in history and tying the record for the most nominations for a single comedy season. It didn't stop there, going on to *win* an incredible 13 Emmys – including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Seth Rogen – shattering the record for most wins for a comedy series in a single season! The Television Critics Association also recognized its brilliance, awarding it for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.
So, what's it all about? Meet Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the struggling Continental Studios. A self-proclaimed cinephile, Matt is in a constant battle, trying to reconcile Continental's corporate objectives in an entertainment landscape obsessed with IP, with his own deep-seated ambition to produce films that actually *matter*.
The cast is a powerhouse! Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, the studio head torn between profit and passion. Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh, the former studio head and Matt's guiding light. Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Matt's loyal VP of production and confidant. Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett, Matt's former assistant, now a rising junior executive. And Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, the sharp-witted head of marketing.
And the recurring and guest stars? Prepare for a who's who of Hollywood! Bryan Cranston as Continental's CEO, David Krumholtz as a shrewd talent agent, Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Matt's new assistant, Dewayne Perkins as the head of publicity, and even Nicholas Stoller, Dave Franco, Zoë Kravitz, and Matt Belloni appearing as themselves!
Filming began in March 2024, bringing the vibrant, sometimes bizarre, landscape of Los Angeles to life, with sets inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Mayan Revival architecture and the legendary Ennis House.
"The Studio" premiered at SXSW on March 7, 2025, before its official debut on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025. The critical response has been overwhelmingly positive, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a glowing 93% approval rating and Metacritic awarding it a score of 81 out of 100, signaling "universal acclaim." The consensus? "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."
Get ready for a show that's as smart as it is hilarious, as insightful as it is outrageous. Get ready for "The Studio"!
The Studio is an American satirical cringe comedy television series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. It stars Rogen as an embattled Hollywood studio head struggling to balance corporate demands with his own passion for producing quality films. Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn play supporting roles. The series was released on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on March 26, 2025. The series has been renewed for a second season.
Praised for its direction, cinematography, humor, and sharp satire of the film industry, the show quickly earned critical acclaim. Viewers and critics have highlighted its extensive use of long takes, as well as for featuring high-profile celebrity cameos in every episode. In its first season, the show earned 23 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the most-nominated comedy debut in history and tying the record for the most nominations for a single comedy season. It went on to win 13 Emmys from those nominations (including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Rogen), breaking the record for most wins for a comedy series in a single season. The season also received the Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.
== Premise ==
Matt Remick is the newly appointed head of the floundering film production company Continental Studios. A self-described cinephile, Matt struggles to balance Continental's corporate aims in an increasingly IP-driven entertainment landscape with his own ambition to produce quality films.
== Cast ==
=== Main ===
Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, the new head of Continental Studios who tries to balance his desire to make good films with the profits of the studio
Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh, the former studio head and Matt's mentor
Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Continental's vice president of production and Matt's close friend
Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett, Matt's former assistant who he promotes to junior executive
Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, Continental's head of marketing
=== Recurring ===
Bryan Cranston as Griffin Mill, Continental's CEO
David Krumholtz as Mitch Weitz, a Hollywood talent agent who primarily represents directors
Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Petra, Matt's new assistant
Dewayne Perkins as Tyler, Continental's head of publicity
Nicholas Stoller as himself, who has been hired to direct a Kool-Aid movie for Continental
Dave Franco as himself, supporting actor in the movie Alphabet City for Continental
Zoë Kravitz as herself, the star of Continental's films Open and the tentatively in-development Blackwing
Matt Belloni as himself, entertainment journalist and host of the podcast The Town.
=== Guest ===
Thomas Barbusca as PA Doug
Devon Bostick as Miles, Quinn's boyfriend
Jessica St. Clair as Leigh, a Hollywood talent agent who has an on-again, off-again sexual relationship with Matt.
Rebecca Hall as Sarah, a pediatric oncologist and Matt's girlfriend
Sugar Lyn Beard as Rebecca Chan-Sanders, Sarah's colleague and friend
Rhea Perlman as Matt's mom
Alan Barinholtz as Projectionist
==== As themselves ====
== Episodes ==
== Production ==
On November 14, 2022, Apple TV+ announced it had acquired and given a straight-to-series order to an untitled showbiz comedy series starring Seth Rogen. The series is executive produced by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver for Point Grey Pictures, and Frida Perez, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Alex McAtee, and Josh Fagen. Production companies involved are Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate Television. On March 25, 2024, the untitled series co-created by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Frida Perez, Peter Huyck, and Alex Gregory was named The Studio. Rogen and Goldberg would also co-write and direct the series. It was reported that Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders had joined the main cast, and Bryan Cranston, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Dewayne Perkins would guest star.
The series began filming in March 2024. It was shot on location in Los Angeles, primarily at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank. The set for the Continental Studios was modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Revival architecture and inspired by the design of the Ennis House. Several filming locations included real homes designed by architect John Lautner, including Harvey House, Reiner-Burchill Residence (aka Silvertop), and Foster Carling House.
In May 2025, the series was renewed for a second season.
== Release ==
The series premiered at SXSW on March 7, 2025, and debuted on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on March 26, 2025.
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, The Studio has an approval rating of 93% based on 127 reviews. 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." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the series a score of 81 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
=== Accolades ===
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
The Studio at IMDb
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