Seth Rogen Spills Why ‘The Studio’ Cast Snubbed Sal Saperstein At The 2025 Emmys

Seth Rogen’s Emmy Night Confession: No Love for Sal Saperstein

Hollywood’s biggest night just got a dose of SoCal humor, and Seth Rogen is at the center of it. At the 2025 Emmy Awards, held on Sept. 14 at the iconic Peacock Theater in downtown LA, Rogen’s Apple TV+ hit ‘The Studio’ cleaned up with a jaw-dropping 13 awards. But one name was noticeably absent from the thank-you speeches - the fictional studio exec Sal Saperstein, played by Ike Barinholtz.

Post-show, as the red carpet buzzed with afterparty vibes, Rogen spilled the beans to the press in true LA candid style. The co-creator admitted it felt a tad ‘weird’ to shout out a character from their own show, even if it was a nod to a fan-favorite episode. If you’ve binged ‘The Studio,’ you know the bit - a hilarious ‘Golden Globes’ parody where everyone thanks Sal, leaving Rogen’s character, Matt Remick, totally salty.

Behind the Joke: Why Sal Got the Cold Shoulder

‘It’s our own joke,’ Rogen chuckled to reporters, keeping the West Coast chill as he explained the snub. ‘Referencing it on stage just didn’t feel right.’ Still, fans on social media were low-key hoping for a meta moment, especially since the episode even had Zoë Kravitz playing herself and dropping Sal’s name in a faux acceptance speech.

‘We were crossing our fingers that Jack Thorne might sneak in a shout-out to Sal, but nah, he didn’t bite,’

Rogen teased, name-dropping the ‘Adolescence’ co-creator with a smirk. It’s all in good fun, but you can bet the internet’s already memeing this missed opportunity harder than a traffic jam on the 405.

Seth’s Emmy Domination and Awkward Stage Moments

While Sal didn’t get his moment in the spotlight, Seth Rogen sure did. The Vancouver-born, LA-based funnyman snagged four personal trophies, including Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Best Writing, and Best Directing for a Comedy Series. Talk about a Hollywood power move!

By the time he hit the stage for his third award, though, Rogen admitted the vibes were getting a little awkward. ‘I was starting to feel like I should just stay seated,’ he joked, embodying that relatable SoCal humility amidst the glitz of Emmy night. No Sal Saperstein mention, but with 13 wins for ‘The Studio,’ this crew’s got enough golden hardware to keep the party going from DTLA to Malibu.