The Apple TV+ showbiz seriesThe Studiois one of the most highly anticipated new television shows of 2025. Alreadyreceiving critical acclaimahead of its two-episode premiere on Wednesday, June 19, 2025,The Studiois poised to become one of the best shows of the year, debuting with arare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Co-created by longtime creative partnersSeth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the minds behind classic comedy movies such asSuperbad,Pineapple Express, andThis Is The End,The Studiopaints a fictitious but authentic picture of the inner workings of a major Hollywood studio.
The Studiois only available to watch on Apple TV+. Following its two-episode premiere on March 26, new episodes ofThe Studiowill be released weekly until its season finale releases on August 02, 2025. It’s unclear at this time whether the new series is a limited series or is preparing for a multiple-season run. In addition to Rogen and Goldberg, the series was co-created by Alex Gregory (Veep), Peter Huyck (Veep), and Frida Perez.Rogen has stated that he channeled real-life experiences as a writer and actor in Hollywoodin the development ofThe Studio, which centers around his studio head character Matt Remick.
Seth Rogen As Matt Remick
DOB: August 19, 2025
Actor: Since making his television debut in Judd Apatow’s acclaimed series Freaks and Geeks, Rogen has become a staple of 2000s and 2010s comedy movies. He’s appeared in many classic films such asSuperbad, which he and Goldberg also created based on their own lives, as well asKnocked Up,Funny People,The Interview, andThe Disaster Artist. As a writer, Rogen has also developed several popular television series beforeThe Studio, such asPreacherandGen V.Known for his signature laugh and passion for cannabis, Rogen has cemented himself as one of the most influential figures in comedy of the 21st century.
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Character: Rogen plays Matt Remick, the new head of the fictional major movie studio, Continental Studios.
Catherine O’Hara As Patty Leigh
DOB: August 18, 2025
Actor: After becoming immortalized asthe worried mother to Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin in the Christmas classicHome Alone, Catherine O’Hara has reemerged as one of the most prominent working actresses today. She recently starred in the outstanding comedy seriesSchitt’s Creekalongside Eugene and Dan Levy and appeared inBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceand the Oscar-nominated filmThe Wild Robot. O’Hara will also be featured inThe Last of Usseason 2. She made her feature film debut in 1980’sNothing Personaland has starred in other classic films such asBest in ShowandFor Your Consideration.
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Character: O’Hara plays Patty Leigh, a former studio head and mentor of Rogen’s Matt Remick.
Ike Barinholtz
DOB: August 13, 2025
Actor: Ike Barinholtz began working in the film industry in the early 2000s, appearing in classic parody films such asMeet the SpartansandDisaster Movie. After guest appearing in episodes of classic TV series such asWeedsandEastbound & Down, Barinholtz gained prominence after starring in the Seth Rogen comedyNeighbors,The Angry Birds Movie, and DC’sSuicide Squad. He was also a longtime cast member onMad TVfrom 2002 to 2016. His other notable works includeThe Mindy Project,The Disaster Artist,The Afterparty, andWhite House Plumbers.
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Character: Barinholtz plays Sal Saperstein, a friend and business associate of Rogen’s Matt at Continental Studios.
Kathryn Hahn
DOB: June 27, 2025
Actor: Kathryn Hahn is a successful actress in both film and television who rose to prominence by appearing in several films in supporting roles, such asHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,Step Brothers,We’re the Millers, andGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Hahn has recently appeared in multiple TV shows such asWhat If…?,Agatha All Along,Parks and Recreation, andCentral Parkas well as feature films such asSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseandSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. She also was featured in the critically acclaimed series Transparent as well as the Oscar-nominated filmCaptain Fantastic.
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Jennifer Barkley
Character: Hahn plays Maya, the unfiltered head of marketing at Continental Studios inThe Studio.
The Studio Supporting Cast & Characters
Bryan Cranston: 6-time Emmy winner Cranston appears inThe Studioas Griffin Mill, the owner of Continental Studios. He is best known forBreaking Bad,Malcolm in the Middle,Argo, andTrumbo.
Chase Sui Wonders: Known for her roles inBodies Bodies BodiesandOn the Rocks, Wonders plays Quinn Hackett, Matt’s assistant inThe Studio.
Keyla Monterroso Mejia: Mejia plays Petra in The Studio. She is best known for her roles inRunning Point,One of Them Days,Curb Your Enthusiasm, andFreeridge.
Dewayne Perkins: Perkins plays a distinguished employee at Continental Studios named Tyler. He’s best known for his roles inOne of Them Daysand as a writer onBrooklyn Nine-Nine.
Devon Bostick: Before appearing inThe Studio, Bostick is best known forDiary of a Wimpy Kid,Oppenheimer, andOkja.
Actors Playing Themselves In The Studio
Paul Dano: 2-time Emmy nominee Dano will appear as himself inThe Studio. He’s best known for celebrated films such asThere Will Be Blood,The Batman,Prisoners, andLittle Miss Sunshine.
Peter Berg: Berg is an acclaimed writer and director known forAmerican Primeval,Lone Survivor,Patriots Day, andFriday Night Lights.
Martin Scorsese: Scorsese is one of the greatest film directors of all time, known for dozens of classic films such asGoodfellas,The Departed,Shutter Island,Silence, andKillers of the Flower Moon.
Charlize Theron: Theron is an Academy Award-winning actress known best for her roles inMonster,Mad Max: Fury Road, and the Seth Rogen-led comedyLong Shot.
Greta Lee: Lee is a celebrated and Emmy-nominated actress known for her roles inThe Morning Show,Past Lives, andThe Breakthrough.
Anthony Mackie: Mackie is a world-famous actor best known for playing Sam Wilson in several Marvel blockbusters and becoming the new Captain America inBrave New World.
Zac Efron: Efron is a world-famous actor and singer who previously worked with Rogen inNeighbors. He also received critical acclaim for his recent role inThe Iron Claw.
Parker Finn: Finn is the celebrated writer and director of the horror hit moviesSmileandSmile 2.
Olivia Wilde: Wilde is an outstanding actress and director known for her roles inHer,Tron: Legacy,Rush, and more. She recently directedBooksmartandDon’t Worry Darling.
Ice Cube: Ice Cube is a renowned rapper, actor, and producer known for his roles inFriday,Are We There Yet?, and21 Jump Street.
Zoë Kravitz: Kravitz is a celebrated actress and director best known for her roles inBig Little LiesandThe Batman. She recently directedBlink Twice.
Adam Scott: Scott is the celebrated star of Apple TV+‘sSeverance. He has also appeared inParks and Recreation,Step Brothers, andParty Down.
Nicholas Stoller: Stoller is the writer ofThe Muppets,Storks, and the developer ofGoosebumps. He makes his acting debut inThe Studio.
