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Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
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2025 Emmys: These are the episodes submitted by every Best Comedy Supporting Actress nominee
Gold Derby has confirmed the episodes submitted by nominees like Catherine O'Hara and Hannah Einbinder in the Best Comedy Supporting Actress category. Below, you'll find the full list of submissions, along with episode recaps and a look at each actor's Emmy history. Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina in The BearEpisode: 'Napkins'Recap: The show flashes back to Tina's origin story at The Beef, beginning with her being let go from a job and facing rejection in a bleak job hunt. She wanders into The Beef, where she meets Mikey, who listens to her struggles and confesses his own feelings of inadequacy compared to his brother Carmy. Their shared vulnerability leads to an unspoken understanding and a job offer that changes Tina's History: Colón-Zayas won an Emmy in this category in 2024. More from Gold Derby 2025 Emmys: These are the episodes every Best Drama Actor nominee submitted 2025 Emmys: These are the episodes every Best Comedy Actor nominee submitted Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels in HacksEpisode: 'Mrs. Table'Recap: Ava reaches her breaking point when a guest appearance by her ex-girlfriend leads to an embarrassing story from her past being aired on the show. The day only worsens as she finds out her current relationship has ended. Tensions boil over when she clashes with the writing staff, culminating in an explosive outburst. Overwhelmed and fed up, Ava announces she's quitting and dramatically drives through the studio's security gate in a desperate attempt to escape it History: This is Einbinder's fourth nomination in this category for Hacks. Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason in The StudioEpisode: 'Casting'Recap: The team scrambles to come up with a cast for their their Kool-Aid movie that won't offend anyone, ruthlessly satirizing Hollywood's attempts to address diversity and avoid appearing insensitive as they scramble to fill the History: This is Hahn's fourth Emmy nomination. She was previously nominated for her work in Tiny Beautiful Things, WandaVision, and Transparent. Janelle James as Ava Coleman in Abbott ElementaryEpisode: 'Music Class'Recap: Ava's unexpected firing puts her future at Abbott Elementary in question, but it also reveals the depth of her adaptability. Rather than spiraling, she thrives outside the school, rebranding herself as a life coach with a successful History: This is James' fourth Emmy nomination for her role on Abbott Elementary. Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh in The StudioEpisode: 'The Promotion'Recap: In the premiere episode, Patty is abruptly fired from Continental Studios by CEO Griffin Mill (Bryan Cranston), and her protege, Matt Remick (Seth Rogen), takes over as studio chief. But when Matt faces a crisis, he shows up at Patty's doorstep seeking her help, only to find her in the midst of an emotional History: O'Hara has 10 Emmy nominations and two wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard in Abbott ElementaryEpisode: '100th Day of School'Recap: Barbara gets a phone call from her daughter Taylor, revealing she's pregnant and planning to move to Philadelphia with her partner and baby. The news sends Barbara into a quiet tailspin as she grapples with the reality of becoming a grandmother and the looming questions about retirement and what this next chapter of life will look History: In 2022, Ralph won an Emmy for her role in Abbott Elementary; she was also nominated in 2023 and 2024. Jessica Williams as Gaby in ShrinkingEpisode: 'Changing Patterns'Recap: Gaby confronts long-standing dynamics with her mother, Phyllis, when Phyllis unexpectedly announces plans to move in with her. At first, Gaby hesitates to speak up, but with gentle encouragement from Paul (Harrison Ford), she finds the courage to set clear, firm boundaries for the first History: This is Williams' second nomination for her role as Gaby. Best of Gold Derby 'Five new life forms from distant planets': Everything to know about 'Alien: Earth' as new trailer drops Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2, including the departure of Tracy Ifeachor's Dr. Collins Everything to know about 'Too Much,' Lena Dunham's Netflix TV show starring Megan Stalter that's kinda, sorta 'based on a true story' Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard receive first Emmy acting nominations for "The Studio"
Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard earned their first Emmy acting nominations for guest appearances on Apple TV+'s "The Studio." The legendary directors compete alongside Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie and Dave Franco in the guest actor comedy category for the Seth Rogen series Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard, legendary directors who received their first Emmy acting nominations for guest appearances on Apple TV+'s "The Studio," join Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire series in rare on-screen acting roles Legendary directors enter Emmy acting competition Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads "The Studio" dominates guest actor category Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Cast and creative team recognition Celebrity cameos and production details Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard received their first Emmy nominations for acting performances on Tuesday, July 15, for their guest appearances in Apple TV+'s "The Studio." The acclaimed directors were nominated in the best guest actor in a comedy series nominations mark a significant milestone for both filmmakers, who have previously received Emmy recognition for directing and producing work but never for acting performances. Their "The Studio" appearances represent rare on-screen acting roles for the industry read: Emmy Nominations 2025: 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Adolescence' to bag big scores? Full list reve "The Studio" secured five of the six guest actor nominations in the comedy category. Alongside Scorsese and Howard, the Apple TV+ series earned nominations for Dave Franco, Bryan Cranston and Anthony Mackie. Jon Bernthal from "The Bear" received the sixth nomination in the series stars Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, a movie executive elevated to president of fictional Continental Studios who realizes he might be in over his head. Rogen also co-created the series with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg."The Studio" received nominations across multiple acting categories beyond guest performers. Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O'Hara earned acting nominations for their series regular roles. The show was also nominated in the best comedy series category.O'Hara, Hahn, Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders star alongside Rogen in "The Studio." Bryan Cranston maintains a key recurring role throughout the series, contributing to his guest actor read: Emmys 2025 diversity report shows decline in actors of color despite historic nominations The series features an extensive list of celebrity cameos, including appearances by Scorsese, Olivia Wilde, Zac Efron, Howard, Ice Cube, Charlize Theron and Nick Stoller. The cameo strategy has contributed to the show's industry recognition and Emmy and Goldberg co-created "The Studio" with Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez. The creative team serves as executive producers alongside James Weaver of Point Grey, Alex McAtee and Josh Fagen.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TV's double threats: 10 actors eyeing nominations for both comedy and drama at the 2025 Emmys
The 2025 Emmys could have viewers seeing double when nominations are announced on July 15. This year, several of TV's most versatile stars — true double threats — are vying for spots in both comedy and drama categories. From Catherine O'Hara's wildly contrasting roles in The Studio and The Last of Us to Jon Hamm's dual turn in Your Friends and Neighbors and his hosting stint on Saturday Night Live, the race is shaping up to celebrate TV's finest multidimensional talent. Historically, it's not uncommon for an actor to score two Emmy nominations in a single year — but being recognized for both a dramatic and comedic performance in the same year is far rarer, and winning both is nearly unheard of. In fact, only two actors have ever managed a double victory of this caliber: Colleen Dewhurst (Murphy Brown and Those She Left Behind in 1989) and Allison Janney (Mom and Masters of Sex in 2014). More from GoldDerby Alan Cumming would be the 4th person to repeat in Best Reality Host: See fresh Emmy odds Dolly Parton adds honorary Oscar to her trophy shelf: A look back at her legendary awards history 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Using Gold Derby's latest odds, we've rounded up this year's most likely double nominees for comedy and drama — showcasing performances that stand out for both laughter and heartbreak. The two-time Emmy winner (Schitt's Creek, STCV) is back in the spotlight — and doubling her chances — with two standout roles: as Gail Lynden, a resilient therapist in HBO's post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us, and Patty Leigh, the hilariously chaotic former head of Continental Studios in Apple TV+'s new comedy The Studio. O'Hara is positioned well in both races, currently ranked second for Best Drama Guest Actress, trailing her The Last of Us costar Kaitlyn Dever, and third for Best Comedy Supporting Actress, behind Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Liza Colon-Zayas (The Bear). The two-time Emmy nominee (Fallout, Justified) is seeking his first statuette from the TV Academy — and his best chance comes with HBO's red-hot The White Lotus. Goggins is currently the frontrunner for Best Drama Supporting Actor for his compelling turn as Rick Hatchett in Mike White's celebrated mystery series. But he could also nab a nomination for comedy, with two opportunities to break into the race: Best Comedy Supporting Actor for his scene-stealing role as Baby Billy in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones (where he's ranked 12th) and Best Guest Comedy Actor for his memorable hosting stint on NBC's Saturday Night Live (currently ranked 18th). A previous Emmy winner for her heartbreaking performance in HBO's limited series Mare of Easttown, Nicholson is now turning heads in comedy. Her best shot this year comes with her hilarious portrayal of "Dance Mom" in Max's Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks, where she's currently ranked second in the Best Comedy Guest Actress race, just behind reigning champ Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear). On the drama side, Nicholson is also in contention for her role in Hulu's political thriller Paradise, playing the complex and morally conflicted Sinatra opposite Sterling K. Brown. She currently ranks 12th for Best Drama Supporting Actress. An 11-time Emmy nominee including both comedic and dramatic performances (The Office, The Morning Show), Carell is no stranger to accolades — but he's still chasing his first win. This year, he's back in contention with two standout performances: as the conflicted Nick in Netflix's comedy The Four Seasons and for his emotionally charged (and darkly comedic, but let's call it dramatic) turn as Randall in HBO's TV movie Mountainhead. Carell is currently ranked eighth for Best Comedy Actor and and 10th for Best Movie/Limited Series Actor. The three-time Emmy nominee (Hacks, Flipped) has been recognized twice before for her role as DJ Vance in Hacks, so it's no surprise Olson is back in the conversation — this time ranked fifth for Best Comedy Guest Actress. However, Olson is also making waves on the drama side, ranked 10th in Best Drama Actress for her portrayal of Morgan Gillory, an intellectually gifted cleaning lady who becomes a police consultant, in ABC's High Potential. A three-time Emmy winner (Orange Is the New Black, Mrs. America), Aduba is a perennial awards favorite. This year, she's vying for recognition in two standout roles: as Cordelia Cupp, an eccentric detective bringing laughs and intrigue in Netflix's comedy series The Residence, and as Clarice, a perfectionist pianist navigating the complexities of her marriage in Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat. Aduba is currently ranked ninth for Best Comedy Actress and 12th for Best Movie/Limited Series Actress. Hot off his Emmy win last year for The Bear, Bernthal is back to defend his title as Best Comedy Guest Actor, currently ranked second behind Bryan Cranston (The Studio). Once again, he portrays Mikey Berzatto, the troubled but charismatic older brother of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Natalie (Abby Elliott), whose battle with drug addiction and tragic death loom heavily over the series. Bernthal is also a dark-horse contender for Best Drama Guest Actor, where he's ranked 26th for his brooding performance as Frank Castle/Punisher in Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again. Returning to her Emmy-nominated role as Belinda in Season 3 of The White Lotus, Rothwell was even more captivating in Thailand than she was in Hawaii. She's currently ranked fifth in the race for Best Drama Supporting Actress. Simultaneously, Rothwell shines in Hulu's critically acclaimed comedy series How to Die Alone, where she stars as Mel, "a down-on-her-luck Black woman working at JFK Airport," making Rothwell a dark-horse contender for Best Comedy Actress. Hollywood legend Harrison Ford is still waiting for his first Emmy nomination, and this year he has two strong opportunities to break through. His best shot is for Apple TV+'s comedy series Shrinking, where he delivers a moving and humorous performance as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist navigating life with Parkinson's disease. Recent nods from the Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG Awards could help bolster his Emmy chances. Ford is also in the mix for his powerful dramatic turn as Jacob Dutton in 1923, Paramount+'s Yellowstone prequel from Taylor Sheridan. Currently, Ford ranks second for Best Comedy Supporting Actor behind Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear), and 38th for Best Drama Actor. The Emmys have long had a love affair with Jon Hamm, who boasts 18 prior nominations (and one win for the final season of Mad Men in 2015). Just last year, he scored a double nomination for his dramatic roles in Fargo and The Morning Show. This year, Hamm has another chance to secure two nods, showcasing his range once again: as Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a disillusioned financier who turns to stealing from his neighbors after losing his job, in the Apple TV+ drama Your Friends and Neighbors, and for his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. Currently, Hamm is ranked 10th for Best Drama Actor and 14th for Best Comedy Guest Actor. Best of GoldDerby 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Sam Rockwell on Frank's 'White Lotus' backstory, Woody Harrelson's influence, and going all in on 'this arc of Buddhist to Bad Lieutenant' Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh admit they 'never had the audacity to realize' a show like 'Deli Boys' was possible Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Ike Barinholtz Jokes He's 'Lucky to Be Alive' After Driving With ‘The Studio' Costar Seth Rogen
Ike Barinholtz is everywhere. In the past few months, he has captivated audiences by playing Continental Studios executive Sal Saperstein in Apple TV+'s The Studio, but he's also made moves behind the camera as co-creator, exec producer and writer on Netflix's Running Point. The two projects somewhat overlapped, which Barinholtz admits was 'intense. But that's what I signed up for.' Here, the actor delves into his preparation for The Studio, known for its long takes, and how Running Point, based on the life story of Lakers president Jeanie Buss, had its own unique challenges. More from The Hollywood Reporter How 'Survival of the Thickest,' 'Mo' and 'Shrinking' Are Helping Destigmatize Therapy for Men of Color Ted Sarandos' 'Studio' Appearance Is a Wink - And a Flex The Hollywood Reporter Sets Tonys Preshow Your work on andoverlapped a bit, right? What was that experience like? Yes, Running Point started maybe six weeks beforehand, but there was definitely an overlap. I'd never done that to that extent, for an extended period of time. I'm so lucky to have the partners that I have in Dave Stassen and Mindy Kaling and to have to work for guys like Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who just make it easy, and they make it so when you roll into one place, you know exactly what's going on. It was intense, but hey, that's what I signed up for. In terms of , Seth Rogen wrote Sal Saperstein for you. What were those early conversations with him like? He called me many years ago, and he was like, 'I love The Larry Sanders Show. Evan Goldberg and I are doing a show about showbiz, and we're writing a part for you. Would you do it?' And it was a very easy yes. The Larry Sanders Show is one of my favorite shows of all time, and I've never really gotten a chance to do anything that really puts an eye on this business. But things happen where someone will say something to you, and then the show never materializes, or they end up making it with someone else, so I just said, 'I'm in.' Every six months or so, he would call me and be like, 'You're in, right?' And I was like, 'It's your show, dude!' But then at some point, Dave [Stassen, showrunner] and I were approached by Mindy [Kaling] to come on Running Point. And then a year later, we were rolling [on Running Point]. How did your career in Hollywood prepare you for the role, given that you've had experience with studio executives? The key to making it in Hollywood is being OK with endless rejection, disappointment, moments of great joy and excitement surrounded by nightmarish anxiety. I have been very lucky to be a writer and a producer, and I have dealt with a lot of executives on the other side of it, and the vast majority are smart and nice people who really just want the movie to be as good as possible while keeping their job. I had a lot to tap into when it came to putting Sal together. I came into this business in the 2000s, which was a crazy time, where you had the excess and bad behavior left over from the '90s, but you also had incredible yield. You had incredible comedy. I had seen a lot of executives come and go, and I tried to find someone who made their bones in that era and is still around, so they got to experience the excess and bad behavior of the 2000s but then have made it through the 'awakenings' of the 2010s and '20s. Sal's just a guy who's partied and done it all and been in multiple threesomes at Sundance over the years, but now in 2025 he understands there are certain things you have to change, otherwise you won't last. What is Sal's day like when he's not working? I think every other weekend he spends with his daughters. I definitely believe that after work, he is a martini guy. I think he could do an espresso martini if he would find himself at a brunch, but he's an old-school, normal, Vesper-ish martini guy. I could see Sal five nights a week going to Dan Tana's or Spago or Sushi Park. I could see him spending a lot of time throwing down the silver Amex. If I had to go out five nights a week, I would just die. He also probably joined some weird private gym where he just sits and reads The New York Times. What would've been Sal's bar mitzvah theme? Sal's bar mitzvah was in 1990 and would have had a theme of a film from that year, so maybe Home Alone? Possible chance his dad got Daniel Stern [who played Marv the burglar] to come. The show has some extraordinary continuous takes — what was that like for you being in front of the camera? Seth driving is just … I'm just lucky to be alive. I'm just praying in multiple different languages and religious tomes to make it through that scene. He's a very good driver, but he's a very fast driver, and we're driving cars that were built in, like, 1959. You think affable, sweet, Jewish Canadian stoner. But no, he wants to go fast. He should be in a Fast & Furious movie. As Seth Rogen. At some point, Vin [Diesel]'s character, Dom Toretto, is like, 'There's only one guy we could call, and it's Seth Rogen. He's mishpocha,' which is Yiddish for family. But no, to prepare to do this was unlike anything I'd done in my life. What was your most challenging scene? One of the first scenes I shot was [with] Chase Sui Wonders, which was a very big, emotional one. I'm going from screaming to crying to being grateful. Also, I didn't know Chase, we had just literally met, and she's such a sweet young lady, and she's like, 'Nice to meet you. I'm a big fan.' And then an hour later, I'm just in her face, like, 'You loser!' I would say the stuff in Vegas toward the end was rough. We shot for basically two weeks, every day, long hours, and we're shooting on a live casino floor late at night and dragging nude Bryan [Cranston] through the lobby of The Venetian. Were people in the casino trying to approach you all? We had a great crew that had a lot of spotters, but I mean, you're going through a packed casino floor with Seth Rogen, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara and Kathryn Hahn. Everyone likes at least one of them, if not all of them. I like to gamble a bit, and when we'd do hair and makeup, you'd have 20 minutes until you have to be on set, and I would just kind of walk past a blackjack table. I was playing, and Cranston walks past, and he's like, 'What are you up? What are you down?' And the dealer froze. He's like, 'Was that Bryan Cranston?' And I was like, 'Yeah,' and he goes, 'Your Honor is the greatest show I've ever seen.' And I was like, 'Yeah, it's amazing. And Breaking Bad!' He goes, 'Never seen it.' There is a guy out there who's like, 'My favorite actor, Bryan Cranston, Your Honor.' The show has amazing guest stars — was there a standout for you? Other than your dad. Obviously, my dad! It's impossible to pick just one. Martin Scorsese is a very important person in my life, and I never thought I would get to work with him, let alone act with him, so that was surreal. … Every day there was a new person where you're like, 'I can't believe I'm sitting in a sprinter van with Ron Howard.' It'll be interesting, for season two, who do you get? How do you top it? You've got to get Tom Hanks or something. After a day of intense filming, what was your way to decompress? When you're acting, especially all day in every scene, it is nice to come home and, at least I try, to watch like a half hour of either a TV show or a basketball game or something. But for this show, I would come home and have to instantly go into my office and work on my lines for the next day, so when I show up, I'm prepared. But it is a bit of a must that if I get home before 10 o'clock, a basketball game is really nice. Vegas was interesting because in L.A., you wrap at 8:30 pm. People are like, 'bye, see you guys tomorrow.' In Vegas, you wrap and you're standing in front of a martini bar and Catherine O'Hara is like, 'does anyone want a martini?' We did get to unwind a little bit after shooting some of those long days in Vegas with a drink or two, or in some cases, seven. In terms of , I know there was a different creative team involved first and you joined later. Initially, Mindy came to Dave and I with the idea, and we, at the time, were knee deep doing History of the World Part II with Mel Brooks. And we were bummed, because we for years were like, we got to figure out a thing to do with Mindy again, just because we love her so much. She's so funny. We just kind of missed each other, which happens. And then by the time we had finished History, she came back, and she was like, 'Hey, we're trying something new.' We sat down and talked about what we thought the show could be and then we pitched it and I think Warners and Netflix saw the path we wanted to go. Before you know, we were back in Mindy's office ordering humongous Italian sub sandwiches just like the old days. How did you collaborate with Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis, given that the show is based on Jeanie's story? I've been lucky enough to know them for a few years, and they really are two of the nicest people I've ever met. They gave us unprecedented access, where they would let us come to the training center in El Segundo. Walking around the locker room, Austin Reaves came out in a towel and was like, 'Oh, shucks y'all, nice to meet you.' … We knew the tone we wanted, and we knew a little bit of how we wanted Isla [played by Kate Hudson] to be, but hanging with Jeanie and seeing how her employees react to her, and how they interact with each other, really informed a lot, because they love her and she loves them. That informed the writing, because we wanted the characters to be flawed. We love Succession, and we love how they just constantly shit on each other, but we really wanted to make sure there was a big undercurrent of love, and seeing that firsthand really helped us. … I'll never forget, the first day we did our camera test, and Kate walks out. She's got the hair with the little bangs, and she's got the skirt with the blouse tucked, and the lanyard. And I was like, 'It's Jeanie.' Kate and Jeanie have known each other since Kate was little. Did their relationship aid the storytelling? I think when I hear both those names, Kate Hudson and Jeanie Buss, I think of Southern California. I think they just kind of emerged from the Pacific Ocean and walked onto the beach, whether it's Manhattan Beach or the Palisades or wherever. I didn't know [they knew each other], I was just like, that makes the binding ties stronger. … It's amazing when you think about the lives both these women have led, and the fact that now one is kind of playing a version inspired by the other is just delicious. What challenges did you face? Shooting basketball is hard and very expensive. We knew this was a comedy about a family that owns a basketball team, and not about players. At first, I was like, 'How are we going to shoot basketball? We're not able to fill an arena, and we don't have the budget that, say, a Winning Time has.' But Dave Stassen brilliantly made the choice to make it feel almost like a Nike commercial from the mid-'90s. … TV budgets are just not what they used to be, so envisioning a show that was supposed to be very big, and still making it look beautiful and cool, but not having all the tools to have it, is something that was challenging at times, but I think we did it. This story first appeared in a May stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hansal Mehta wants you to watch Seth Rogen's The Studio. Know all about the acclaimed new series here
Bollywood director Hansal Mehta has reviewed Seth Rogen's new TV show The Studio. It stars Seth as a struggling Hollywood studio head trying to balance corporate demands with his personal passion for producing quality films. The show has been critically acclaimed for its stinging satire, cinematography and performances. (Also read: Seth Rogen opens up about directing Martin Scorsese in The Studio: 'Worst nightmare in the entire world') Hansal took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and posted a detailed review of the show. The first episode didn't impress the director and he started to question if the show was worth all the hype. However, as he went past it, Hansal started to get engrossed in the underlining irony and pathos of the show. Hansal wrote, 'I saw the trailers and I was kicked. This looked like the show — sharp, satirical, self-aware. I read the early reviews, and the buzz was real. So I dove in, eager, almost giddy with anticipation. Then came Episode 1. And I was… underwhelmed. Slapstick? Superficial? Was this really it? I wondered — had the PR outpaced the product? Or was I just not getting it? But then… the magic unfolded. Gradually. Subtly. Smartly.' 'The cast is uniformly excellent — not in that polished, prestige-TV way, but in a raw, lived-in, gloriously messy manner that suits the chaos they inhabit. Each actor seems to understand the absurdity of their world and yet plays it with complete conviction. There's a rhythm to their performances — breathless, jagged, and sometimes heartbreakingly still. The shooting style embraces this chaos — long, frantic takes that swing between backstage frenzy and intimate implosions. The camera doesn't just observe; it crashes into rooms, lingers on silent defeat, and dances with delusion. What they've pulled off is a spectacle — but not the kind the industry usually sells. This is a spectacle that feels real. Real in its pain, its absurdity, its backstage drama. And in doing so, The Studio becomes a mirror to a world that thrives on illusion — and yet somehow delivers truth," Hansal concluded. The main cast of The Studio has Seth Rogen starring as Matt Remick, the president of Continental Studios and Catherine O'Hara as veteran producer Patty. It also stars Ike Barinholtz as Matt's right-hand colleague Sal while Kathryn Hahn plays the unhinged marketing lead Maya, along with newcomer Chase Sui Wonders as creative executive Quinn. Directed, written and produced by Seth, the show boasts of memorable cameos from none-other-than Martin Scorsese and Netflix CEO Ted Sarando. Other notable special appearances include from stars like Zack Efron, Anthon Mackie, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Kravitz, Adam Scott and director Ron Howard. The Studio has been renewed for season 2 on Apple TV+.
