The Town with Matthew Belloni Part 2: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on Rejecting Tim Cook, Pitching Ice Cube, and Plans for More ‘The Studio’
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May 23, 2025 Seth Rogen, a versatile actor and co-founder of Point Grey Pictures, joins forces with collaborator Evan Goldberg to dive into the wild world of Hollywood. They discuss their unconventional decision to choose Netflix's Ted Sarandos over Tim Cook for a cameo and the frantic pitch to Ice Cube. Filming in a real Las Vegas casino brought unique challenges, and they offer insights on what made the cutting room floor. The duo also analyzes the shifting tides of theatrical comedy and shares their ambitious plans for future projects.
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Weed Office Anecdote at Sony
- Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were given a special bungalow office at Sony because they kept smoking weed in other offices.
- The bungalow was an original schoolhouse and Louis B. Mayer's former office, adding a unique Hollywood history to their workspace.
Cut Poker Scene Story
- A poker game scene with Brian Grazer was cut from the show due to budget and scheduling constraints.
- The scene was replaced with an emotional moment between Seth Rogen and his mother to better serve the story.
Casting Swap: Usher to Ice Cube
- Usher was originally cast in the casting episode but got cold feet after shooting.
- Ice Cube was brought in and his edgy presence improved the episode significantly.