'The Studio' Cast: Your Guide to the Apple TV+ Series

Two men (Ike Barinholtz and Seth Rogen) sit at a conference table with a script in front of them, as two women (Kathryn Hahn and Chase Sui Wonders) stand behind them, in 'The Studio.'

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published 26 March 2025

One of the most highly-anticipated TV shows of 2025 is finally here, and everyone will be talking about it. On March 26, Apple TV+ premiered The Studio, a Hollywood satire that combines laugh-out-loud comedy inspired by real-life studio execs with some truly gorgeous cinematography. Co-created by Seth Rogen and his longtime writing partner Evan Goldberg, Rogen leads The Studio as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of a major Hollywood studio who has to balance his love of film with industry politics and corporate demands. As Remick says in the trailer, it becomes less and less clear whether his dream job is to make great movies or to "ruin them."

In addition to its mind-boggling parade of A-list cameos, The Studio is led by a hilarious cast playing Hollywood execs struggling to navigate the changing industry. Below, read on to learn more about the main cast of The Studio.

Seth Rogen as Matt Remick

Seth Rogen, standing in an office with pyramid-inspired architecture, in 'The Studio.'

In the premiere of The Studio, Matt Remick is named head of Continental Studios—a dream come true that quickly becomes a nightmare. Matt absolutely loves movies, and he wants to make auteur-driven, Oscar-winning films. However, the studio's bottom line and his need to be respected keep getting in the way.

Seth Rogen, 42, is a Canadian actor, writer, and filmmaker best known for his popular comedy films, including Superbad, Pineapple Express, This Is The End, and The Interview. He has also played dramatic roles in movies, including 50/50, Steve Jobs, Pam & Tommy, and The Fabelmans. He has been married to actress Lauren Miller since 2011, and he founded the cannabis lifestyle brand Houseplant in 2019.

Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh

A man (Seth Rogen) and a woman holding a mug (Catherine O'Hara) stand in the backyard of a Los Angeles home with a pool and palm trees, in 'The Studio.'

Patty Leigh is Matt's mentor and the former head of Continental. She was unceremoniously fired after several of her pictures bombed. Over the course of the show, she pivots to producing and gives her mentee some sage advice from time to time.

Catherine O'Hara, 71, is best known for her comedic work in '80s and '90s movies like Beetlejuice, Home Alone, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Penelope, as well as several Christopher Guest mockumentary films. In 2020, she won an Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her role as Moira Rose in the beloved comfort show Schitt's Creek. She's also set to appear in season 2 of The Last of Us.

Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein

Two men (Ike Barinholtz and Seth Rogen) stand in a mid-century modern wooden kitchen, in 'The Studio.'

Matt's right-hand man Sal Saperstein is another Continental exec. He's more amenable to making lowbrow blockbusters than his new boss. Still, he struggles to relate to the younger generations—both at work and at home.

Actor and writer Ike Barinholtz, 48, rose to fame as Morgan Tookers on Mindy Kaling's sitcom The Mindy Project. He has also appeared in movies, including Neighbors (alongside co-star Rogen), Sisters, Suicide Squad, Blockers, and Late Night. Earlier this year, he co-created and executive produced Netflix's basketball comedy Running Point. He was also the winner of Celebrity Jeopardy!'s first season.

Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason

Two women (Kathryn Hahn and Chase Sui Wonders) sit at a conference table, one holding a drink tumbler and the other holding a notebook, in 'The Studio.'

Maya, the head of marketing at Continental, is a crass, streetwear-loving, blaccent-using media whiz. She seems absurd but can often be the voice of reason when Matt's highbrow aspirations and yes-man tendencies get in the way of making money.

Kathryn Hahn, 51, is a comedic actress who rose to fame with scene-stealing roles across TV and film, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Step Brothers, Parks and Recreation, Transparent, Bad Moms, I Love Dick, Mrs. Fletcher, WandaVision, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Last year, she starred as Agatha Harkness in the Marvel series Agatha All Along.

Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett

Quinn Hackett, Matt's former assistant, is promoted to marketing exec once her boss becomes studio head. The Gen Z protégé wants to bring more cool indie filmmakers to Continental...if she can work around her older colleagues/competitors.

Chase Sui Wonders, 28, is an actress, filmmaker, and Harvard grad who is also the niece of fashion designer Anna Sui. After beginning her career in indie films, she has starred in projects, including the Max teen drama Genera+ion; the horror film Bodies, Bodies, Bodies; and the Apple TV+ drama City on Fire. She's next set to star in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot.

Bryan Cranston as Griffin Mill

A man (Bryan Cranston) sits at an office desk with a desktop monitor and various papers as a woman (left corner) stands hear him, in 'The Studio.'

Bryan Cranston, 69, plays Griffin Mill, the terrifying CEO of Continental Studios. The acclaimed actor is best known for his incredible performance as chemistry teacher-turned-meth kingpin Walter White on AMC's Breaking Bad (as well as his early comedic role as Hal in Malcolm in the Middle). The six-time Emmy and two-time Tony winner also recently starred in the Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City and the Showtime crime drama Your Honor.

Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Petra

Keyla Monterroso Mejia, 27, plays Matt's new assistant, Petra. The Southern California native became a breakout comedy star with her 2021 role as bad actor Maria Sofia Estrada on Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as her starring turn in the short-lived On My Block spinoff Freeridge. Monterroso Mejia's other scene-stealing appearances include season 2 of Abbott Elementary, the 2025 comedy films One of Them Days and You're Cordially Invited, and the Netflix basketball comedy Running Point (created by her co-star Barinholtz).

Dewayne Perkins as Tyler

Tyler, another member of Matt's executive team, is played by actor, writer, and comedian Dewayne Perkins, 34. The Chicago native got his start in improv and stand-up comedy before he became a writer for shows, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Amber Ruffin Show. As an actor, he has appeared in the Saved By the Bell reboot, Netflix's The Upshaws, the 2025 comedy One of Them Days, and the 2022 horror film The Blackening, which he also developed and co-wrote.

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