Sony, Superbad and Jonah Hill

Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Using a PlayStation in ‘Superbad’—”it’s too vile a character”
In the 2007 hit comedy Superbad, Jonah Hill plays a character named Seth, who is based on Rogen’s own teenage experiences. However, during the production process, Sony had an ob
Seth Rogen says Sony wouldn't let Jonah Hill use a PlayStation in Superbad as his character was too "reprehensible": "They're like, 'We can't have him interact with our products'"
"And they're like, 'We can't have him interact with our products as a character, because it's too vile a character,'" Rogen continued. "And I was like, 'It's based on me. That's v
Sony Didn't Let Jonah Hill's Character In Superbad Use A PlayStation Because He Was Too 'Vile'
2007's Superbad was a massive hit comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as two virgin teens trying to party and get laid before graduation. In the movie, Hill’s character is such a shitty dirtbag that Sony, which was producing the film, made it very clear that he can’t touch a PlayStation at any point in the film.
Seth Rogen Details Hilarious Ban Jonah Hill Received During 'Superbad'
Jonah Hill's character in Superbad fueled a strange ban for the actor, as Seth Rogen explained. It's been roughly 18 years since the release of the popular comedy Superbad. The film became a fan-favorite of many, featuring a star-studded roster that included Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone and Bill Hader.
How Superbad Found Its McLovin (and Why Jonah Hill Was Mad About It): Book Excerpt
A excerpt from Andrew Buss's oral history I Am McLovin reveals the challenges of casting the unconventional character.
Seth Rogen reveals Jonah Hill couldn't touch a PlayStation in hit Superbad for one reason
Seth Rogen had a surprising note while working on Superbad, where Sony Pictures wouldn't let Jonah Hill's character interact with a PlayStation 2 despite one being in the film
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
Superbad is one of those comedies that earned its R rating, as Jonah Hill’s Seth, Michael Cera’s Evan and Christopher Mintz-Plasse get into a lot of shenanigans that are definitely not meant for children’s eyes.
Judd Apatow Jokes Emma Stone ‘Cursed’ Him for ‘Superbad’ Dye Job: ‘Now People Love Her With Red Hair’
Emma Stone has been cursing Judd Apatow since 2007 when “Superbad” hit theaters and everyone fell in love with her dyed red ...
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How ‘Superbad’ became a comedy classic
Andrew talks about why he decided to write about ‘Superbad,’ what the movie means to him, how director Judd Apatow helped launch the careers of many of the actors in the film, how Christopher ...
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‘I Am McLovin: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of its Generation’
When Superbad was released in 2007, it dominated the box office right out of the gate and was particularly embraced by millennial viewers. The film launched the careers of actors like Jonah Hill ...