The trailer for Seth Rogen’s upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes madness of Hollywood executives trying to market a wildly unconventional zombie satire film. The chaos that ensues from their efforts sets the tone for a darkly comedic look at the film industry’s absurdities.
A Movie Within a Movie
The trailer opens with a mock movie trailer for Duhpocalypse, a fictional zombie film. In a tense scene, a newscaster reports on the outbreak of chaos and death while urging citizens to seek shelter. Amid the turmoil, actors Johnny Knoxville and Josh Hutcherson engage in a showdown with a zombie, only for the encounter to take an unexpected turn. The zombie drops its pants and, to Hutcherson’s horror, unleashes an explosive diarrhea attack.
The absurdity escalates when a tense boardroom meeting reveals that movie theaters are refusing to screen the Duhpocalypse trailer due to the graphic nature of the scene. Kathryn Hahn’s character, in a panic, warns that the trailer may have been pushed too far, as executives scramble to question the necessity of the diarrhea shot. Knoxville’s character reminds the team that the film is a “dark satire about medical disinformation,” but Seth Rogen, playing the role of studio chief Matt Remick, stands firm in his decision. While acknowledging the film’s satirical premise, he bluntly asserts, “No, it’s true, but I definitely want that diarrhea explosion in the trailer.”
Inside the Absurd World of Hollywood
The Studio delves into the often chaotic and absurd world behind Hollywood’s closed doors. The series, created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, explores the challenges and compromises studio executives face while trying to balance artistic vision and commercial success. Rogen and Goldberg, along with James Weaver, Alex McAtee, and Josh Fagen, executive produce under the Point Grey Pictures banner, with Lionsgate Television handling production duties.
A Star-Studded Cast
The show features a high-profile cast, including Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, Keyla Monterroso, and Dewayne Perkins. Additional stars such as Nicholas Stoller, Zac Efron, Parker Finn, Anthony Mackie, and Bryan Cranston, best known for his role in Breaking Bad, also round out the ensemble.
What to Expect
The series promises to blend dark humor with sharp commentary on the clash between artistic integrity and commercial pressures. As executives navigate the absurdity of marketing a film that pushes the boundaries of good taste, The Studio will take audiences on a hilarious and insightful journey into Hollywood’s often ridiculous world.
Set to premiere on March 26th on Apple TV+, The Studio is sure to be explosive in more ways than one.
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