Seth Rogen is starring in a new movie directed by Olivia Wilde, “The Invite,” playing a husband in a struggling marriage. Despite his slacker persona (and very real love of weed), Rogen is extremely driven, with one of the most prolific, wide-ranging and successful careers in Hollywood. He and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, produced an animated film, “Tangles,” about a family dealing with Alzheimer’s, which premiered this year at the Cannes Film Festival. His series “The Studio” won 13 Emmys last year and is filming a second season. He stars in and produces the TV show “Platonic” with Rose Byrne, and his production company has been banging out hits like the dark superhero series “The Boys.” Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/magazine/seth-rogen-interview.html [00:00:00] Introduction on Seth Rogen's career [00:01:17] Rogen’s first trip to the Cannes Film Festival [00:03:47] His character in the movie "The Invite" [00:05:30] What makes Rogen angry [00:08:27] Protecting his creative vision [00:10:56] "The Invite" and relationships [00:13:35] Seth's relationship philosophy [00:16:58] Rogen’s wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, encourages the "full Seth" [00:20:56] Is being funny sexier than being hot? [00:24:48] Remembering Catherine O'Hara [00:28:12] Early start in comedy [00:30:50] Partnership with Evan Goldberg [00:32:39] Supporting his family at a young age [00:33:57] His approach to money [00:38:03] How he defines success [00:40:38] Writing and directing on “The Studio” [00:43:25] Male friendship and the success of “Superbad” [00:49:33] His break with James Franco [00:51:46] Onscreen relationships and the show “Platonic” [00:55:54] How Hollywood has changed since “Superbad” [01:03:00] The recent success of YouTubers [01:10:00] AI in Hollywood [01:13:00] “Pineapple Express” and normalizing cannabis use “The Interview” features conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, co-hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. Subscribe to “The Interview”: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast Download the New York Times app: https://bit.ly/4gZdoip #theinterview #sethrogen