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Seth MacFarlane Urges Hollywood to Embrace Hopeful Stories

8/11/2025

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Seth MacFarlane passionately called out Hollywood's obsession with dark, dystopian tales, urging a shift towards uplifting narratives that inspire hope. He lamented the absence of positive visions for change in the industry, highlighting his own series, "The Orville," as a beacon of optimism in storytelling.

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Seth MacFarlane passionately called out Hollywood's obsession with dark, dystopian tales, urging a shift towards uplifting narratives that inspire hope. He lamented the absence of positive visions for change in the industry, highlighting his own series, "The Orville," as a beacon of optimism in storytelling.