Seth Rogen’s initial years in the entertainment industry were anything but iconic. However, he had a dream to pursue, and he relentlessly wanted to pursue his ambition. Though he started as an actor in the industry, his talents truly shinedĀ when he transitioned from an actor to a screenwriter and producer.Ā
Although his acting career was not disappointing compared to his creative genius in screenwriting, there’s a huge gap, and now being a writer, it feels that Rogen is a completely different entity. Being in Hollywood for so many years has made him a major figure in the industry, and his works have resonated well with the viewers.
One of the key aspects that make him a beloved figure in the industry is his openness about his personal experiences and now he has a bit of uplifting advice for actors, who are quitting on their dreams.
Seth Rogen’s Sincere Advice for Aspiring Actors
Seth Rogen has carved out a very unique niche for himself. As a screenwriter, he has written for popular IPs Superbad, Pineapple Express, The Watch, The Boys Presents: Diabolical and many more. The projects have resonated well with the audiences, because Rogen tapped into the subtle absurdities of life, and blended them into moments that forever become iconic.
One of the most appealing things about the screenwriter-producer is how he is an unfiltered man and would discuss various topics with sheer honesty. While appearing as a guest on The Diary of a CEO, Rogen opened up about the difficulties of working in Hollywood, and why one should not quit midway. He said,
I’ve seen actors write themselves off. Be like, I’m never gonna f**king do this, try to get other jobs. One of my dear friends, who’s an actor, he went and tried to get a job at like, a car dealership one day and I was like, ‘what are you doing, man?’ Like, and he’s like, I can’t, I’ve quit acting. No one’s gonna f**king hire me again, I’m unhirable.
He continued,
Now, he’s like the star of the most successful play on Broadway right now because he just got this role, a couple of years after that, and he’s in one of the biggest movies that’s coming out next year. He’s in it, and it’s because he didn’t actually quit, he kept going, you know, especially Hollywood, it’s not a fair industry.
The writer-producer emphasized that a career in Hollywood is not fair, and a lot of external factors go into a successful career in Showbiz.
He said,
It is not fair, who makes it. The best people don’t make it. It’s very luck-oriented, it’s very connections-oriented. I’m lucky, like and I also worked hard, and thank God, I am a good enough writer that I’ve been able to have enough longevity in my career. Once I got lucky but like, a lot of luck played into my success.
The harsh but true words of Rogen are crucial for budding actors, who are looking to make it big in the industry.
They should ingrain these golden words into their minds and endure every hardship thrown their way before they enjoy stardom in Tinseltown.
Seth Rogen Was Hilariously Confused Over a Text He Received from Paul Dano
Paul Dano and Seth Rogen collaborated in Steven Spielberg’s The Fablemans. It was a great opportunity for him to connect with his co-star until he sent him a harmless text message that received a bizarre reply from Dano.
The two actors appeared as guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Batman actor shared how Rogen’s harmless text received an aggressive reply. Dano said,
When we got the job, Seth texted me saying, āThis is so exciting that we get to work together.ā And I said, āYeah, until you f*ck my wife.’
The reply from Paul Dano confused the Kung Fu Panda actor as he found himself in a very awkward position because he failed to comprehend the meaning behind his co-star’s remark until he read the script. Rogen said,
I hadnāt read the script. I had only been offered the role so I was really confused honestly. But then I was relieved.
Things got better for Rogen when he found out about the implied meaning behind Dano’s reply, and he was able to feel relaxed again.
SuperbadĀ can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
