Chase Sui Wonders has shared behind-the-scenes details on the Seth Rogen audition process in The Studio series, revealing her comedic first encounter with the actor as the Apple TV+ satire prepares for its next season. In a recent conversation, Wonders described the experience, highlighting both her admiration for Rogen and the intensity of landing her role on the show.
Chase Sui Wonders Details Memorable Audition With Seth Rogen
Wonders, who is known for her expressive style, recalled her only audition with Seth Rogen for The Studio, noting the lighthearted but unique nature of their interaction. The actress said they spent about ten minutes improvising together, which she remembers fondly. She spoke warmly of Rogen’s signature laugh, emphasizing how it stood out both in person and on screen.
“It was a 10-minute riff session. He lit up a joint at the end of it and said, ‘That was great,’”
—Chase Sui Wonders, speaking to W Magazine
Describing her feelings after finishing the audition, Wonders admitted to being both nervous and excited, and even watched a compilation of Rogen’s laughs once their video call ended. She reflected on acting with someone she considered a hero during her youth, mentioning the challenge of playing his on-screen adversary.
“He has the best, best laugh. Immediately after I hung up the Zoom audition, I watched a 10-minute compilation of Seth Rogen’s laughs. And now, on the show, I have to scheme against him. He’s my boss, and I have to call him a little b–ch! It’s pretty intimidating to scheme against someone who’s been your childhood hero.”
—Chase Sui Wonders
The Studio’s Renewal and Seth Rogen’s Versatility Praised
The Studio, known for its sharp satire, has already been picked up for a second season, giving both stars further time to develop their on-screen rivalry. During the same interview, Wonders shared her thoughts on Seth Rogen’s range as an actor, listing her favorite films he has participated in and acknowledging his diverse talents, including his portrayal of Steve Wozniak in the film about Steve Jobs.
“This Is the End is the last great American comedy. It’s just incredible top to bottom,”
—Chase Sui Wonders
She continued by discussing Rogen’s lesser-known performances, suggesting that more dramatic roles would benefit from his skills.
“In terms of Seth‘s acting performances, I think Observe and Report is slept on, although it’s having a bit of a renaissance. 50/50 is incredible. It’s one of the best movies about terminal illness we’ve got out there. His Steve Jobs performance is slept on as well. He’s an amazing actor, and he has a total range. The way he plays [Steve Wozniak] is so deep and powerful, and I think more people should cast him in drama movies if he wants to do them.”
—Chase Sui Wonders
First Acting Rejection and Looking Forward
In addition to shining on The Studio, Chase Sui Wonders recounted her initial career setback, explaining how her first paid acting job ended with her scenes being eliminated during the editing process. Despite being cut from Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island, Wonders viewed the experience positively, as Apatow encouraged her and highlighted that many successful performers have shared the same fate.
“Judd Apatow cast me in The King of Staten Island, but I got cut from the film, which is hard to do in a Judd Apatow film because they’re notoriously long. I’ve since spent some time with him, and he said, ‘Chase, never forget, I actually discovered you. Even though you’re on the cutting room floor—a lot of great actresses have been on my cutting room floor.’ So I see that as a badge of honor.”
—Chase Sui Wonders
Beyond her current role, Wonders is also set to appear in the upcoming film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Her journey, from her energetic Seth Rogen audition process in The Studio series to overcoming early career disappointments, showcases both her resilience and sense of humor. As The Studio moves toward its second season, audiences can expect more unexpected moments and dynamic performances from Chase Sui Wonders and Seth Rogen.
