The Studio star Dave Franco was not confident of his now Emmy nominated cameo on the show 

Seth Rogen and his colleagues created the satirical cringe comedy series The Studio, which is now accessible on Apple TV+. It follows Matt Remick (Rogen), the new CEO of Continental Studios and an enthusiastic moviegoer, as he attempts to juggle his artistic goals with financial commitments.

Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, and Catherine O'Hara all had significant roles in the program. The series, which includes corporate satire and celebrity visits, has received accolades for its direction, long takes, and sharp comedy. It has been renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 26, 2025. In its debut season, it received 23 Emmy nominations.

In an interview with People, Dave Franco shared that he thought his strange appearance would ruin The Studio, yet it became a fan favorite and garnered him an Emmy nomination. The show's wild season finale highlighted his part, closing off a successful career in comedy and cinema. Season 2 of The Studio will soon be available on Apple TV+.

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The Studio on Apple TV+ gained a loyal following in March 2025 because of its incisive critique of the entertainment sector. The program, which was developed by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and a group of seasoned comedy writers, centers on Matt Remick (Rogen), the driven but overburdened CEO of a faltering Hollywood film studio attempting to make it in a world where streaming behemoths, franchise intellectual property, and corporate mayhem rule.

The Studio became a remarkable phenomenon with its blend of lengthy takes, cringe comedy, and celebrity appearances. Its first season concluded with a genuinely ridiculous ending in which Dave Franco had a surprise, scene-stealing part.

The season comes to a wild end in Episode 10 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where Matt and his team are trying to salvage the studio's reputation after its CEO, Griffin Mill (played by Bryan Cranston), is seen trying to make amends with a statue while intoxicated. In the middle of this PR disaster and the looming rumors of an Amazon acquisition, the team is working feverishly to get things back in shape and make a strong presentation that may save the company. At that point, Dave Franco, who portrays an odd, inebriated version of himself, comes into action.

Franco’s cameo was meant to be funny and surreal. But behind the scenes, the actor wasn’t so sure it would work. In an interview with PEOPLE, Franco revealed he initially feared he’d ruin his favorite show. He said,

“I started watching through it, and I was like, ‘Oh no. This is my favorite show, and I’m about to come in and ruin it"

So when he subsequently received a text message informing him that he had been nominated for an Emmy, he was astonished and acknowledged that he had to Google it because he couldn't believe it.

The tumultuous tone of the ending complemented his portrayal of a tired, disoriented celebrity who drifted into the tempest. This Emmy nomination signals a watershed moment in Franco's steady, underappreciated career. Beginning with minor appearances in Superbad and Charlie St. Cloud, he rose to prominence on television with Scrubs before moving on to films such as 21 Jump Street, Now You See Me, Neighbors, and The Disaster Artist. He also made his directorial debut with The Rental (2020), which stars his wife, Alison Brie. The two have continued to work, most recently on the film Together.

Franco's iconic appearance, an unexpected smash from a celebrity who was originally certain he would ruin the show, remains a highlight of the first season as The Studio prepares for its second. Rather, he assisted The Studio in securing one of the most talked-about finales of the year.

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