This Fresh Air interview focuses on Seth Rogen's new Apple TV+ series, "The Studio," a satirical comedy about Hollywood executives. The conversation begins with Rogen discussing the inspiration for the show, stemming from a cynical confession by a studio executive he met in 2000. Rogen details the show's plot, characters (including cameos by Martin Scorsese and Catherine O'Hara), and its surprisingly sympathetic portrayal of studio executives. He also shares anecdotes from his own experiences in Hollywood, illustrating the show's basis in reality. The interview concludes with reflections on his career and the challenges of balancing personal creative vision with industry pressures.
