- Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in films like Home Alone and the Apple TV+ series The Studio, passed away on 20 January in Los Angeles at the age of 71 after a brief illness.
- Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, co-creators of the show, dedicated their Directors Guild Award for best comedy series to O'Hara, whom they described as an “utter genius” and their childhood idol.
- Rogen highlighted O'Hara's role in Home Alone as an inspiration for him to pursue filmmaking, recalling her iconic “Kevin!” shouts.
- He praised O'Hara for being both a genius and the kindest person, stating that her presence made them strive to make their show worthy of her talent.
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