Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Hollywood's Evolution: Rogen's Studio Merges Old and New

3/28/2025

44 7

Summary

Story summary

In "The Studio," Seth Rogen's character grapples with a legacy film studio caught between tradition and modernity. Production designer Julie Berghoff masterfully blends Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Revival style with midcentury flair, creating a vibrant set that mirrors Hollywood's tumultuous evolution—a striking juxtaposition of old-world glamour and cutting-edge technology.

1 of 1

Story summary

In "The Studio," Seth Rogen's character grapples with a legacy film studio caught between tradition and modernity. Production designer Julie Berghoff masterfully blends Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Revival style with midcentury flair, creating a vibrant set that mirrors Hollywood's tumultuous evolution—a striking juxtaposition of old-world glamour and cutting-edge technology.