There have been multiple movies and series that have poked fun at the chaotic process of moviemaking, but this new series from Apple TV promises to give a look at the current state of cinema and the people who make it run.
Check out the first look at The Studio starring Seth Rogen:
Here’s the official description for the series:
In The Studio, Rogen stars as the newly appointed head of a movie studio, Continental Studios. Desperate for the approval of celebrities, he and his team of executives at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.
The series is executive produced by Rogen’s longtime creative partner Evan Goldberg, and is said to be a 10-episode half-hour comedy.
Besides Rogen, the series has managed to gather a star-studded cast which includes the likes of Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, and Bryan Cranston. The trailer also teases some big stars like incoming Captain America Anthony Mackie as well as previous Rogen collaborators Zac Efron and Charlize Theron.
There’s even a small scene there with Mythbusters fan-favorite Adam Savage.
Funnily enough, this series does feel somewhat like HBO’s recent comedy The Franchise which also looked to make fun of the big movie making industry while questioning if cinema is dying. Despite the comparison though, it does look like The Studio is its own unique flavor of storytelling—and it doesn’t hurt that they managed to gather a lot of A-listers to make an appearance.
Martin freakin’ Scorsese is in this series. Imagine the cameos that didn’t make it to the trailer.
The Studio is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025.
