'The Studio' creator refused Tim Cook a cameo

He does those Apple keynotes, he starred in a "Severance" promo, and oh, yeah, he controls Apple TV+. But none of that was enough for Seth Rogan, who reportedly turned down Apple when they wanted Tim Cook to get a cameo on "The Studio."Tim Cook launched Apple TV+ in 2019 and still can't get an acting role in its shows — image credit: AppleIt's unlikely that Cook filmed an audition tape for "The Studio," but then you never know because it's also been reported that Apple doesn't interfere with productions on Apple TV+. AppleInsider contacts in television say that last is true, unless your show is in trouble, in which case Apple is all over you."The Studio" is not in trouble. Already commissioned for a second run, Seth Rogan's comedy drama about Hollywood is a critical hit, and attracting buzz around Apple TV+. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 8, 2025 - 15:33
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'The Studio' creator refused Tim Cook a cameo
He does those Apple keynotes, he starred in a "Severance" promo, and oh, yeah, he controls Apple TV+. But none of that was enough for Seth Rogan, who reportedly turned down Apple when they wanted Tim Cook to get a cameo on "The Studio."

Person standing on stage with dark clothes, hands clasped, in front of a cloudy background displaying a large Apple TV+ logo.
Tim Cook launched Apple TV+ in 2019 and still can't get an acting role in its shows — image credit: Apple

It's unlikely that Cook filmed an audition tape for "The Studio," but then you never know because it's also been reported that Apple doesn't interfere with productions on Apple TV+. AppleInsider contacts in television say that last is true, unless your show is in trouble, in which case Apple is all over you.

"The Studio" is not in trouble. Already commissioned for a second run, Seth Rogan's comedy drama about Hollywood is a critical hit, and attracting buzz around Apple TV+.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums