Seth Rogen wins 1st Emmy for 'The Studio;' show wins outstanding comedy series
Seth Rogen won his first Emmy Sunday night for his role on a show that has tied the Emmys record for the most nominations in a single year.
Rogen won his first Emmy for lead actor in a comedy series for his role in "The Studio," which also won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series.
"I’ve never won anything in my life," Rogen said in his acceptance speech for the acting award. "This is really just so lovely ... and I don’t know what to say -- this is so nice!"
Later in the show, Rogen also two more Emmys for his work on "The Studio" -- best directing for a comedy series, which he shared with Evan Goldberg, and best writing for a comedy series, which he shared with Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez.
Accepting the Emmy for outstanding comedy series Rogen said, "I am legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me."
Ahead of the 2025 Emmy Awards, "The Studio" was already generating major buzz with a total of 23 nominations.
The Apple TV comedy, featuring stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara and Kathryn Hahn, premiered its first season in March 2025.
The series follows a Hollywood studio head navigating the clash between corporate demands and his passion for making great films.
With its 23 nominations at the 2025 Emmy Awards, the show tied the all-time record set by "The Bear" in 2024, according to a press release.
Here's everything you need to know about the breakout series.
What is 'The Studio' about?
"The Studio" follows Matt Remick (Rogen), who is appointed as the head of the film production company Continental Studios.
"Desperate for celebrity approval, he and his executive team at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant," a synopsis reads.
When did 'The Studio' premiere?
The Apple TV+ comedy premiered its first season in March 2025. The season featured 10 episodes, with all episodes now available to stream.
In May, creators and executive producers Rogen and Evan Goldberg confirmed the show had been renewed for season 2.
Who stars in 'The Studio'?
The star-studded cast is led by Rogen as Matt, joined by O'Hara as former studio head Patty Leigh and Hahn as Maya Mason, the studio's head of marketing.
Ike Barinholtz also stars in the series as Continental's vice president of production Sal Saperstein, and Chase Sui Wonders stars as junior studio executive Quinn Hackett.
Additional ensemble cast members include Bryan Cranston, David Krumholtz, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Dewayne Perkins, Rebecca Hall, Rhea Perlman and more.
The series also features surprise cameos from Zac Efron, Zoë Kravitz, Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Ron Howard, Olivia Wilde, and Adam Scott.
How many Emmy nominations did 'The Studio' receive?
At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, "The Studio" earned 23 nominations, tying the all-time record set by "The Bear" in 2024. The series is nominated in major categories including outstanding comedy series, lead actor in a comedy, and supporting actress in a comedy.
Who created 'The Studio'?
The series was created by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, along with Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez. All five serve as executive producers, joined by Point Grey Pictures' James Weaver, Alex McAtee and Josh Fagen. The show is produced by Lionsgate Television.
Where can you watch 'The Studio'?
"The Studio" is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
How many seasons does 'The Studio' have?
The show, which premiered in March with 10 episodes, has officially been renewed for a second season.
"We're mid-writing, we hope to start shooting in January," Goldberg told Deadline in August, speaking about season 2. "We already had 30 ideas for episodes. Twenty more showed up between seasons. We have so many ideas. And so, it's been a real pleasure to sit down and just choose which 10 are going to be the ones."
