Minor spoilers below.
The main cast of The Studio, Apple TV+’s new satirical comedy about the the film business, is already impressive enough on its own: You have Seth Rogen starring as Matt Remick, the freshly-promoted president of Continental Studios (as well as directing, writing, and producing the series); Catherine O’Hara as revered veteran producer Patty; Ike Barinholtz as Matt’s right-hand colleague Sal; Kathryn Hahn as the brazen marketing lead Maya; and buzzy up-and-comer Chase Sui Wonders as creative executive Quinn.
But, because this is a show about Hollywood, the stars do not end there. Each episode of the series features a handful of A-list cameos—whether it’s Martin Scorsese, Olivia Wilde, or Quinta Brunson—to make this on-screen version of Tinseltown feel as convincing as possible. (When Apple revealed the official list of guest stars to the press ahead of the series premiere, the list was over 50 names long.) And if that doesn’t feel realistic enough, The Studio also tackles very relevant challenges the industry is facing right now: like racing to make the next billion-dollar film á la Barbie, or trying to make money without compromising artistry.
As Matt stumbles into his new role as studio head—which involves giving notes to intimidating directors or trying to please talent left and right—he encounters many famous faces along the way. We’ve rounded them up all below so all you have to do is press play and enjoy the show. Check back after each episode for new additions to the list.
Dave Franco
The Now You See Me and Together star appears as himself in episode 9. He’s supposed to present at CinemaCon, but he ends up getting high on mushrooms.
Rhea Perlman
The iconic actress, who’s starred in Cheers, Matilda, and Barbie, to name a few, plays Matt’s mother in The Studio. While her voice plays in phone calls through the season, she appears onscreen in episode 9.
Zoë Kravitz
Kravitz (The Batman, Big Little Lies) appears as herself in the star-studded Golden Globes episode. In The Studio, the Blink Twice director wins an award for another film she helmed. She previously told ELLE of the comedy series, “I think it’s both so funny and smart, and also really accurate—I love what they’re saying about the industry and about art.”
She returns in episodes 9 and 10 as well.
Adam Scott
The star of another Apple TV+ series, Severance, hops over to The Studio for an appearance at the Golden Globes.
Kit Hoover
Broadcast journalist and Access Hollywood host Kit Hoover appears as herself in the Golden Globes episode, interviewing stars on the red carpet.
Aaron Sorkin
Sorkin, the screenwriter behind series and films like The Social Network, The West Wing, and The Newsroom, also appears as himself at the Golden Globes in episode 8.
Antony Starr
Best known for his role as Homelander on The Boys, Starr appears in The Studio as himself, presenting an award at the Golden Globes.
Charli D’Amelio
D’Amelio makes a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in The Studio’s version of The Golden Globes, shooting content on the red carpet.
Erin Moriarty
Another The Boys star, Erin Moriarty, appears in episode 8 as she presents at the Golden Globes.
Jean Smart
Taking a break from starring in Hacks, Jean Smart makes a cameo as herself in episode 8, the Golden Globes episode.
Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs
The Hacks showrunning trio also appear in episode 8’s Golden Globes.
Lisa Gilroy
Gilroy, a comedian and actress (Interior Chinatown, Comedy Bang Bang) plays Zoë Kravitz’s publicist Gabby in The Studio.
Quinta Brunson
The Abbott Elementary creator and star appears as herself in The Studio’s Golden Globes episode.
Ramy Youssef
Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef (Ramy, Poor Things) appears as himself in episode 8 of The Studio, serving as the host of the Golden Globes.
Zack Snyder
Director Zack Snyder (Man of Steel, Justice League) appears as himself in episode 8 to present at the Golden Globes.
Ted Sarandos
In a very meta moment, the real-life Netflix CEO appears as himself in the Golden Globes episode.
Ice Cube
In episode 7, the rapper and actor (Friday, Barber Shop, Ride Along) is cast to play the Kool-Aid Man in Continental Studios’ live-action film about the iconic mascot.
Ziwe
The writer, comedian, and former TV host appears as herself on the set of a film with Lil Rel Howery. She and her co-star are forced to weigh in when Matt’s crew wants input about whether the Kool-Aid casting is problematic.
Lil Rel Howery
The comedian and actor (Get Out, Vacation Friends) appears alongside Ziwe on the set of a new film by Continental. They’re interrupted when Matt’s team is desperate for feedback on the Kool-Aid cast.
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall guest-stars as a pediatric oncologist who Matt is dating. Things get rocky between them when Matt starts to insist that his job is just as important as hers.
Johnny Knoxville
The Jackass star appears in episode 6, in a trailer for a film Continental is releasing.
Josh Hutcherson
The Hunger Games and Five Nights at Freddy’s star co-stars with Knoxville in a brief trailer in episode 6.
Jessica St. Clair
St. Clair, known for films like She’s Out of My League and Life as We Know It, makes a cameo in episode 6 as Johnny Knoxville’s agent.
Parker Finn
Finn, who directed the hit film Smile, appears in episode 5 when Sal searches for a director to helm another horror project called Wink.
Olivia Wilde
In the noir-inspired fourth episode, Olivia Wilde appears as herself in the midst of directing a new project. The Booksmart and Don’t Worry Darling helmer turns to Matt when she realizes a reel of film is missing.
Zac Efron
The Iron Claw and High School Musical alum is one of the stars of Olivia Wilde’s film in episode 4. Matt suspects him of stealing the missing reel…or some other sketchy activity.
Ron Howard
The director of A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, and Frost/Nixon appears as himself in episode 3 as he meets with Matt regarding his new film. Matt fears giving him a note about a very personal scene in the movie.
Anthony Mackie
The Captain America and The Hurt Locker star appears as himself, playing the star and producer of Ron Howard’s film. He joins in on the director’s awkward meeting with Matt.
Bryan Cranston
The Breaking Bad and Your Honor star appears in the first episode as Griffin Mill, CEO of Continental Studios a.k.a. Matt’s boss. He’s dead-set on making a Kool-Aid movie.
Paul Dano
The There Will Be Blood and Little Miss Sunshine star actually opens the series, appearing in the first scene as himself while filming a dramatic death scene.
Peter Berg
Berg, who created Friday Night Lights and helmed films like Battleship and Lone Survivor, as well as the Netflix series American Primeval, also appears as himself while directing the film Paul Dano is in. Their film is being produced by Matt’s studio.
Dewayne Perkins
Perkins, a comedian and actor who’s appeared in titles like The Blackening and One of Them Days, appears in episode 1 as Tyler, a member of the marketing team who works with Kathryn Hahn’s Maya.
Keyla Monterroso Mejia
Mejia appears to be in all sorts of comedies these days, whether it’s Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, or One of Them Days. In The Studio, she plays Petra, a secretary at Matt’s office.
David Krumholtz
The Oppenheimer, Santa Clause, and 10 Things I Hate About You star plays Mitch Weitz, a Hollywood agent whose clients include director Nicholas Stoller.
Matt Belloni
While he doesn’t appear on-screen, Belloni’s recognizable voice plays in a fictional episode of his entertainment podcast, The Town, while Rogen’s Matt is in his car. He’s already sharing reports about the Kool-Aid movie.
Nicholas Stoller
Stoller is known for directing comedies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Neighbors. In The Studio, he also appears as himself, pitching an idea for the Kool-Aid film.
Martin Scorsese
The esteemed director appears as himself in the first episode with a pitch for a movie about the Jonestown massacre, which Matt tries to merge with the Kool-Aid project.
Steve Buscemi
The actor known for roles in Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and more appears as himself at the end of episode 1. Scorsese had him in mind to star in the potential Kool-Aid movie.
Charlize Theron
The Mad Max star appears as herself at the end of the first episode, as she hosts a party for fellow stars. Her many attendees include Scorsese, Buscemi, and Matt.
Sarah Polley
The Women Talking director appears as herself in episode 2, in the midst of filming her latest project, which stars Greta Lee and features an ambitious one-shot finale.
Greta Lee
The Past Lives star also appears in episode 2 during Polley’s film shoot. In the show, she’s set to leave for a Christopher Nolan movie about Jack the Ripper.
Thomas Barbusca
The young actor, who appeared in The Mick, plays a PA named Doug on Polley’s set in episode 2.
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