Inside 'The Studio': Where L.A.'S Fictional Elite Live, Dine, And Unwind!

Stepping Out with 'The Studio': L.A.’s Fictional A-List

Hey, L.A. lovers and TV buffs, let’s spill some tea on the characters of 'The Studio,' Apple TV+’s breakout comedy that just snagged a jaw-dropping 23 Emmy nominations - the most ever for a first-season laugh fest! These fictional moguls and creatives might spend most of their days grinding at the made-up Continental Studios, but when they clock out, they paint the town in true Hollywood style.

The show serves up a love-hate letter to Los Angeles, capturing its dreamy allure and maddening quirks - think bumper-to-bumper on the 405 at, well, any hour. It’s a city of magic and mayhem, and we’re here to flirt with every hotspot these characters call home. So, grab a sparkling water (three lemons, please) and let’s take a joyride through their L.A.!

'L.A. is this intoxicating mix of chaos and creativity - it’s where dreams collide with gridlock, and somehow, it just works,' says Evan Goldberg, co-creator and co-director alongside Seth Rogen.

Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz): The Hollywood Hills Heartthrob

Meet Sal Saperstein, played by the hilarious Ike Barinholtz, a divorced dad and anxious creative exec who’s still figuring out Hollywood’s new rules. This guy’s got bachelor pad vibes all over his Hollywood Hills digs - because, duh, 'Hollywood' is in the name, and for a single success story like Sal, it’s all about the view, not the backyard space for kids who only visit every other week.

Sal’s downtime is a mix of nostalgia and questionable choices. He’s rocking earth-tone Nordstrom hauls inspired by Tim Robbins’ oversized Armani suits in 'The Player,' hitting up Sunset Tower for dates (after a messy fallout with San Vicente Bungalows over phone camera stickers), and sneaking a weed vape hit to survive rush hour. Oh, and don’t get him started on LAX - even wealth can’t save him from that traffic nightmare!

From cardio boxing sessions he perpetually cancels to reminiscing about Santa meet-and-greets at The Grove with his daughters, Sal’s L.A. life is chaotic but charming. Catch him at Mann’s Chinese Theatre (yes, he still calls it that) for a movie with his girls or grabbing a Vesper martini over a power lunch. Just don’t ask about his IV drip guy - that’s his post-vodka secret weapon.

Maya Mason (Kathryn Hahn): The Bold Queen of the Westside

Kathryn Hahn’s Maya Mason is the audacious, no-filter marketing exec who knows she’s the sharpest mind in any room. She’s all about that Westside life, refusing to drive 'east of the 405' (a rule she claims to have invented in the ‘90s) and obsessing over Sycamore Avenue for its chic Tartine bakery and overpriced Just One Eye boutique.

Maya’s style screams edgy with Fear of God threads, and her wellness routine? Let’s just say it’s... unconventional, with a focus on old-school colonics over long massages. Dating isn’t really her thing (Raya doesn’t count), but if she’s stepping out, it’s to San Vicente Bungalows, where she’s a founding member tired of Soho House’s scene.

Don’t expect to spot her at The Grove - parking garages are her kryptonite - or catching a flick for fun; she’s too busy watching screeners in an infrared sauna blanket. Her L.A. complaints? Losing cell signal in the canyons and road closures for marathons. Maya’s power lunch at Il Pastaio is always extra-pounded chicken paillard - because subtlety isn’t her style.

Patty Leigh (Catherine O’Hara): The Studio Legend of Culver City

Catherine O’Hara brings to life Patty Leigh, a straight-talking former studio head turned mentor, still tied to the game with her own production deal at Continental. She’s planted in Culver City, where the studio history keeps her close to her true love - work. It’s all business, all the time for this icon.

Patty’s wardrobe is practical yet classy with Max Mara in autumnal beige and pumpkin tones (she’s had her colors done, darling). Date nights at Chinois on Main or Mr. Chow double as networking ops - and a chopstick proficiency test for her companions. Wellness for her is simple: five solid hours of sleep, no exceptions.

She skips The Grove and Hollywood Bowl for convenience’s sake, preferring her luxe home theater for movie nights. Traffic’s her biggest L.A. gripe, but she soothes the stress with yacht rock classics from Michael McDonald and The Doobie Brothers. Patty’s power lunch? A no-fuss salad with grilled protein, sans the rosé she’s sworn off after a few wild moments.

Matt Remick (Seth Rogen): The Old Hollywood Dreamer

Seth Rogen steps into the shoes of Matt Remick, the new head of Continental Studios, juggling his passion for film with corporate demands. This people-pleaser is obsessed with Old Hollywood, hanging at haunts like Chateau Marmont, Musso and Frank, and Soho House, soaking up that vintage glamour.

Matt’s not much for dating, but if he’s out, it’s at Dan Tana’s, where the Old Hollywood vibe and familiar waiters make him feel like a big shot - he’s even angling for a dish named after him! His wardrobe? Extravagant Brunello Cucinelli suits that scream vanity. Wellness advice flows freely from him (saunas, cold plunges, meditation), but let’s be real - he doesn’t follow any of it.

Movies are his religion, so the Chinese Theatre is his temple (Cinerama Dome would be, if it were open). He’s cool with The Grove for its Farmers Market history - did you know James Dean ate his last meal there? Matt loves L.A. fiercely, getting defensive when outsiders trash it, even as he yells at agents during 105-degree convertible calls in traffic. That’s our guy!