"Dave Franco serves as significant inspiration for Seth Rogen's new project, 'The Studio'?"
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Stepping into the limelight, Seth Rogen rolls out the curtain on his offbeat comedy series, aptly named The Studio.
Conceived by none other than Rogen himself, the whimsical American show boasts an ensemble cast that includes Catherine O'Hara, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, Bryan Cranston, and Ike Barinholtz.
Even Dave Franco got a taste of the spotlight, going full throttle with his appearance on the show, playing the unhinged party animal version of himself in The Studio.
At the heart of the series lies Matt Remick, the greenhorn-yet-ambitious head of Continental Studios, yearning for a stamp of approval from the glitterati.
In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, an unfazed Rogen confessed that he had Franco in mind while penning the character.
"Franco, dude, was simply uncanny. We just knew we needed someone who could be both grounded and over-the-top," Rogen admitted.
He went on to explain, "With Dave, it's like, who'd absolutely slay a Ron Howard movie? It's a flamboyant piece, and only our boy Dave could deliver."
Buoyed by his faith in Franco's talent, the Superbad star added, "And hey, we knew he'd save the best for later in the series, going all out with his beyond-the-wall antics."
The Studio, consisting of a nine-episode odyssey, premiered on Apple TV+ on March 26 to a flurry of applause and laughter.
The extravaganza of celebrities gracing the small screen doesn't stop there. Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde, and even Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos found their way into the show, giving The Studio an all-star cast.
These luminaries were handpicked for their influence and industry cred, aligning perfectly with the show's satirical portrayal of Hollywood's backstage antics. Their collaboration lends authenticity to the comedy series and entwines comedy with a scant touch of reality.
- Seth Rogen mentioned Dave Franco specifically while writing the character for 'The Studio', as he believed Franco's talent would perfectly blend the grounded and over-the-top aspects required for the role.
- The ensemble cast of 'The Studio' includes not only Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara, but also celebrities like Bryan Cranston, who, along with others such as Anthony Mackie, Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde, and Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos, lend an all-star touch to the show.
- In an interview, Seth Rogen spoke about Dave Franco's potential to shine in a Ron Howard-esque role, as he perceived Franco to be perfect for a flamboyant part, potentially saving his best performances for later in the series.
