This Fresh Air Weekend episode features an interview with Seth Rogen about his new Apple TV+ series, *The Studio*, a satirical comedy about Hollywood executives. The conversation explores Rogen's inspiration for the show, stemming from a cynical confession by an executive he met in 2000. Rogen discusses the comedic and tragic aspects of the job, drawing on his experiences and interviews with numerous Hollywood figures. The show portrays the absurdity of studio decision-making, touching upon themes of AI, racial sensitivity, and the pressure to create commercially successful movies. Rogen describes his character as ambitious yet panicked, highlighting the show's blend of humor and the anxieties of the industry.
