Seth Rogen on His New Series, “The Studio” & Writing From Life

Hanging in the Los Angeles offices of Point Grey Pictures, a large brown paper roll sits above Seth Rogen’s head. Written in bold colourful letters, the title “Big Ideas” runs across the top, with scrawls of illegible writing underneath (presumably the big ideas). As he lights a joint to kick off our interview, it strikes me that someone unfamiliar with Rogen’s work might assume the list to be stereotypical weed-induced daydreaming (concepts for the next great mobile app, or a new fast-food secret menu item).