Ike Barinholtz on 'The Studio,' Seth Rogen's Patience, and Hollywood's Future

New Series and Production Quality

• 📺 Ike Barinholtz discusses his new Netflix series Running Point and the Apple TV+ show The Studio.
• 💰 He notes that Apple TV+ shows often look like great movies due to significant investment in production, including better cameras and cinematographers.
• ✨ The set of 'The Studio' is described as the nicest he's ever been on, with a genius production designer creating a lush world and an cinematographer capturing dynamic shots.

'The Studio' Premise and Character

• 🎬 In 'The Studio,' Barinholtz plays a creative executive at one of the last independent movie studios.
• 🤝 His character becomes the right-hand man to Seth Rogen's character, who is promoted to head of the studio after their boss is fired.
• 🎭 Barinholtz's character, having worked at the studio for 25 years, retains a '90s attitude, creating pressure cooker situations as he navigates the modern industry.

Seth Rogen's Unique Qualities

• 🚗 Seth Rogen's character in the show loves classic cars, which frequently break down during filming, leading to patient problem-solving.
• 🧘 Barinholtz observes that Rogen is incredibly patient, not prone to freaking out, which he attributes partly to his Canadian nature.
• 🧠 Rogen is described as being "built different," managing to be highly functional and creative despite a perceived constant state of being high.

The Future of Hollywood

• 📉 Barinholtz expresses concern about the contraction in Hollywood, with significant capital vanishing and many industry professionals out of work.
• 🌊 He believes in ebbs and flows, citing the resurgence of movie theaters with 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' after predictions of their demise.
• 💡 He finds inspiration in independent successes like the film 'Anora,' which won best picture on a modest budget, and the rise of smaller production companies like A24.
• 🤝 Despite the challenges, he remains bullish on LA and show business, believing that great content can reignite excitement and investment.
• 💬 He hopes for a return to a shared cultural experience, where people watch and discuss the same shows, potentially redeveloping a monoculture.