Seth Rogen States 'Superbad' "Would Never Happen Today" Due to Hollywood Risk Aversion
Seth Rogen, co-writer of the 2007 film "Superbad," believes the movie would not be produced today in Hollywood. During a recent interview with The New York Times, Rogen asserted that the entertainment industry has become "100 percent" risk-averse. He specifically stated that "Superbad" "Would Never Happen Today In A Hundred Million Years" in the current industry climate.
Seth Rogen, who co-wrote the 2007 high school film "Superbad," has expressed his opinion on the current state of film production in Hollywood. He suggests that a movie like "Superbad" would not be made today, seventeen years after its original release.
In an interview with The New York Times, Rogen, also a co-creator of "The Studio," was questioned about whether the entertainment industry has grown averse to taking risks. He responded with a definitive "100 percent."
Rogen elaborated on his view, stating that "Superbad" "Would Never Happen Today In A Hundred Million Years." This highlights his concern about the industry's perceived reluctance to greenlight projects similar to his past success.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Rogen characterizes "Superbad" as a quintessential high school hang-out movie.
