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Rogen Reveals “Knocked Up” Casting Drama, $219 M Success

7/3/2026

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Seth Rogen appeared on “The A24 Podcast” with Olivia Wilde to discuss the casting history of Judd Apatow’s 2007 comedy “Knocked Up.”
Olivia Wilde auditioned for the female lead but did not get the part.
Anne Hathaway quit “Knocked Up” because she did not want the baby-crowning scene shown.
Seth Rogen praised Katherine Heigl’s performance.
“Knocked Up” opened summer 2007, grossing $219 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.

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Seth Rogen appeared on “The A24 Podcast” with Olivia Wilde to discuss the casting history of Judd Apatow’s 2007 comedy “Knocked Up.”
Olivia Wilde auditioned for the female lead but did not get the part.
Anne Hathaway quit “Knocked Up” because she did not want the baby-crowning scene shown.
Seth Rogen praised Katherine Heigl’s performance.
“Knocked Up” opened summer 2007, grossing $219 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.