Seth Rogen Wins First Emmy at 77th Primetime Awards for ‘The Studio’
At the glittering 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Canadian actor and comedian Seth Rogen walked away with one of the night’s most prestigious honors. He clinched his first-ever Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Apple TV+’s hit satirical show The Studio.
This marks a major milestone in Rogen’s career, as he not only starred in but also co-created the critically acclaimed series that has become one of 2025’s most talked-about productions.
About The Studio: A Satirical Take on Hollywood
Premiering on March 26, 2025, on Apple TV+, The Studio immediately captured attention with its biting humor and behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry.
The series follows Matt Remick, played by Rogen, a newly appointed head of Continental Studios, as he struggles to balance corporate pressures with creative vision in the ruthless world of Hollywood.
The Creative Team
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Co-creators: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez
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Cast: Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn
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Guest stars: Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, and Ron Howard
The mix of insight and satire has earned the series widespread praise, with a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Following its success, Apple TV+ renewed the show for a second season.
Streaming Platforms Dominate Emmy Nominations
One of the clear highlights of the 77th Primetime Emmys is the dominance of streaming platforms. Services like Apple TV+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video collectively earned dozens of nominations, a testament to the changing face of television.
This year’s awards emphasized excellence across multiple genres:
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Comedy
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Drama
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Limited series
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Reality programming
The ceremony also honored both newcomers to the industry and legendary figures, reflecting television’s powerful global influence.
Ceremony Highlights
Hosted by stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze, the Emmy show continues at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. For international audiences, CBS and Paramount+ broadcasted the awards live, while viewers in India tuned in on JioHotstar.
A standout moment of the evening was a special tribute performance by Reba McEntire, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the iconic sitcom The Golden Girls.
Seth Rogen’s Career Milestone
For Seth Rogen, winning his first Primetime Emmy at 77th edition marks an achievement that cements his place in Hollywood history. Known for films like Superbad and This Is the End, Rogen has now proven his range extends well into serialized television storytelling.
With The Studio gaining immense popularity and already renewed, fans can expect even sharper satire and stronger performances in upcoming episodes.