Seth Rogen on Filming a Tiger for 'The Interview' and Real Controversy

The Tiger Wrangler's Unusual Source

• 🎬 Seth Rogen recounts the challenging experience of filming a scene with a real tiger for the movie "The Interview."
• 💡 The initial plan for CGI was scrapped due to budget constraints, leading to the use of a live animal.
• 🐅 The tiger wrangler, found in Calgary, had a peculiar origin story for the tiger: it came from a stripper who could no longer care for its cub.

Safety Concerns on Set

• ⚠️ The wrangler expressed significant concerns about filming at night, in open areas, and during rain, as these conditions could agitate the tiger.
• 😨 Rogen admits he was terrified of being near the tiger, opting to shoot his scenes separately and avoid direct interaction.
• 🐾 Despite his fear, Rogen was eventually brought to meet the tiger, which he described as having a head the size of one end of a table.

A Peculiar Roar and Security Measures

• 🔊 When the tiger wouldn't roar on cue, the wrangler resorted to an unconventional method: urinating in a glove and rubbing it on the tiger's face.
• 🎭 Surprisingly, the tactic worked, and the scene was filmed with a convincing roar, though the tiger's reaction was understandably unenthusiastic.
• 🛡️ Following the film's controversial release, Rogen and other cast members were provided with 24-hour personal security due to threats.

The Nature of Real Controversy

• 🚶‍♂️ Rogen reflects on the intense period of controversy surrounding "The Interview," noting how quickly public attention shifted.
• 📰 He contrasts this experience with other perceived controversies in comedy, stating that real controversy involves significant attention, like news conferences from the president.
• 🤔 Within weeks of the film's release, Rogen observed that people had already moved on, highlighting the fleeting nature of public discourse and the self-involvement of individuals.