Sony, Superbad and Jonah Hill

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
Seth Rogen Says Sony Wouldn't Allow Jonah Hill to Use a PlayStation in ‘Superbad': He Can't ‘Interact With Our Products. It's Too Vile a Character'
Seth Rogen took a studio note personally on “Superbad,” when Sony objected to Jonah Hill’s character using a PlayStation 2 in a scene because he was too “reprehensible.” “They were like, ‘We can't have him interact with our products as a character,
Seth Rogen reveals how Sony had a major issue with Jonah Hill using a PlayStation in Superbad
In a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Seth Rogen reveals how Sony had a major issue with Jonah Hill using a PlayStation in Superbad.
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 Says Sony Banned Jonah Hill’s Character From Using a PlayStation in SUPERBAD Because He Was "Too Vile"
Seth Rogen recently shared a interesting behind-the-scenes tidbit about Superbad that still cracks him up to this day. Turns out, Sony, who produced the film, had a serious issue with Jonah Hill ’s character using a PlayStation 2.
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
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Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad
Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW. When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony on the screenplay for 2007's Superbad, which Rogen co-wrote.
Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Playing PlayStation in Superbad
As it goes, one of the PlayStation platform holders' key stipulations was that Jonah Hill's "vile" character, Seth, could not physically touch or interact with one of its consoles onscreen. It's a pretty funny revelation,
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.
Seth Rogen Explains Why Jonah Hill Was Banned From Playing A PlayStation In ‘Superbad’
Sony Pictures ended up with a hit on its hands when Superbad hit theaters in 2007. It was also able to orchestrate some good, old-fashioned product
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Seth Rogen’s New Comedy ‘The Studio’ Opens Strong With a Perfect 100% Rating, Here’s Where To Watch It
Seth Rogen’s The Studio achieved a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes following its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 7, at the Paramoun ...