Trending Now - The Studio' Season 2 to Honor Catherine O'hara's Legacy
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Catherine O'Hara died on January 30th, 2026, at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
The Hollywood Reporter - Seth Rogen accepted the 2026 Actor Award for best actress in a comedy series on behalf of Catherine O'Hara.
Rolling Stone - Seth Rogen, co-creator and star of "The Studio"
Deadline - Catherine O'Hara, Golden Globe-winning actress, deceased at age 71
Variety - Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, creators of "The Studio"
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - O'Hara earned a 2025 Emmy nomination and a 2026 Golden Globe nod for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her role in "The Studio."
The Hollywood Reporter - Rogen stated, "I was asked to assume the honor of accepting this award on O'Hara’s behalf. I know she would have been honored to receive this award from her fellow performers who I know she respected so much."
Rolling Stone - Seth Rogen stated, "But, honestly, that is a part of life and what we all experience," regarding the acknowledgment of O'Hara's death in the show.
Deadline - Rogen confirmed that the second season was originally written with O'Hara in mind, indicating her significant role in the series.
Variety - Evan Goldberg mentioned that continuing the show without O'Hara has been "an unbelievable challenge," highlighting both emotional and creative difficulties.
US Magazine - Seth Rogen stated, "If anything, we’re acknowledging the idea that we are a little anchorless," regarding the impact of O'Hara's death on the show.
Deadline - "The Studio" Season 2 will acknowledge the death of Catherine O'Hara.
Variety - The second season will feature "heavy themes" related to O'Hara's passing.
Rolling Stone - Rogen stated that the show is "a little anchorless" without O'Hara.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The profile discussing the new season was published on April 3rd, 2026.
Deadline - Catherine O'Hara passed away in January 2026.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - Rogen and Goldberg expressed their admiration for O'Hara, stating, "Honestly, there’s no one we wish we could thank in person at this moment more than we would love to thank Catherine O’Hara."
Variety - Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg mentioned that continuing the show without O'Hara has been "an unbelievable challenge," emotionally and creatively.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Rogen and Goldberg reflected on their admiration for O'Hara during their acceptance speech for the DGA Award for outstanding directorial achievement for a comedy series.
Deadline - The creators are incorporating themes of loss and acknowledgment of O'Hara's death into the narrative of Season 2.
(UPDATED April 5, 2026 05:31 UTC)
Catherine O'Hara passed away January 30th, at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, and Seth Rogen accepted the 2026 Actor Award for best actress in a comedy series on her behalf. O'Hara received a 2025 Emmy nomination and a 2026 Golden Globe nod for her role in "The Studio," and Rogen expressed that she would have been honored to receive the award from her fellow performers. During their acceptance speech for the DGA Award for outstanding directorial achievement for a comedy series, Rogen and his co-director, Goldberg, shared their admiration for O'Hara, stating they wished they could thank her in person.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 01:19 UTC)
Seth Rogen recently addressed the impact of O'Hara's passing on their show, stating, "But, honestly, that is a part of life and what we all experience." He also confirmed that the second season was originally crafted with O'Hara in mind, underscoring her significant role in the series. Additionally, Evan Goldberg described the challenge of continuing the show without her as "an unbelievable challenge," emphasizing the emotional and creative hurdles they face.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Seth Rogen recently addressed the impact of O'Hara's death on their show, stating, "If anything, we’re acknowledging the idea that we are a little anchorless." This comment was part of a profile discussing the new season, which was published on Friday. The remarks highlight the emotional challenges the cast is facing as they move forward without O'Hara.
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(UPDATED April 4, 2026 21:02 UTC)
Catherine O'Hara, the beloved Golden Globe-winning actress, has passed away at the age of 71, with her death occurring in January 20th26. In response, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the creators of "The Studio," have announced that the upcoming second season will address her passing, incorporating heavy themes of loss into the narrative. Rogen expressed that the show feels "a little anchorless" without O'Hara, making the creative process an unbelievable challenge for the team.