Seth Rogen is about to serve up a hilarious behind-the-scenes disasterpiece in the first teaser trailer for his new series, The Studio! Spoiler alert: it involves Seth getting verbally body-slammed by Zac Efron, Charlize Theron, and even Martin freakin’ Scorsese.
Not only is Seth starring in this series, but he also decided, “Why not do it all?” The man is co-creating, writing, directing, and executive producing alongside his longtime partner-in-crime Evan Goldberg. Basically, if this series flops, Seth is going down with the ship in every possible way.
The teaser kicks off with Seth’s character, Matt Remick, looking like every overworked corporate drone you’ve ever seen, except he’s running a flailing movie studio. And by “running,” we mean getting obliterated by Hollywood A-listers for existing. Zac Efron drops in to remind us he’s still a heartthrob and a savage, Charlize Theron radiates enough power to make Matt visibly sweat through his suit, and Anthony Mackie is there too, presumably delivering verbal jabs with Marvel-grade precision.
The Plot? A Midlife Crisis in a Power Suit
The official synopsis reads like a cross between The Office and every chaotic Oscar acceptance speech ever: Matt Remick, a man whose entire personality revolves around his love for movies, finally lands his dream job as the head of Continental Studios. But instead of swimming in golden statues and blockbuster premieres, he’s drowning in a sea of egotistical artists, corporate overlords who probably haven’t watched a movie since Titanic, and coworkers who would trade his soul for a latte.
Every day is a fresh opportunity for disaster: casting decisions that spark Twitter meltdowns, award shows where no one claps for your movie, and marketing meetings where the budget somehow vanishes into thin air. Matt is living proof that you should never meet your heroes—or work for them.
A Star-Studded Roast of Seth
The supporting cast is a dream team of comedic legends and scene-stealers, including Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn (who could make reading a grocery list hilarious), and Ike Barinholtz. Oh, and Bryan Cranston shows up, because why wouldn’t he? Even Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano pop in for a cameo, just to remind Seth’s character that everyone in Hollywood is cooler than him.
When and Where to Watch
The Studio will debut with a double-dose of chaos on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and new episodes will drop every Wednesday through May 21. So, mark your calendars, because nothing says “midweek pick-me-up” like watching Seth Rogen get roasted into oblivion by Hollywood royalty.
TL;DR
In The Studio, Seth Rogen has turned Hollywood’s love-hate relationship with itself into a high-stakes comedy. Expect power suits, panic attacks, and a lot of famous people yelling. March can’t come soon enough.