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Maggie Sheck

Why Doesn't Seth Rogen Take More Dramatic Roles Like Adam Sandler And Other Funny Dudes In Hollywood? 'I'm Not Turning Down David Fincher'

Seth Rogen in The Studio.

If you turned on any type of screen this year, it’s likely you saw Seth Rogen, and had a good laugh. He popped up multiple times over on our 2025 TV schedule, including through his own award-winning humorous take on Hollywood, The Studio. Yet, as we’ve come to know the funnyman over the years, we know he can take on serious roles a la The Fablemans or Steve Jobs. So why haven’t we seen Rogen pull an Adam Sandler-like transition into more titles with heavy-hitting directors?

As a part of GQ’s “Men of the Year,” the Superbad creator shared all about his goings on when it comes to Tinseltown. During the conversation, he revealed why his resume doesn’t have as wide an array as Adam Sandler movies has or reflect the variation of Emma Stone's greatest performances. The reality behind it is simpler than we’d all think: he takes them when they come, and he puts his other titles aside, saying:

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