Seth Rogen has clarified his bold statement on his 2007 hit comedy Superbad after receiving much criticism.
The 40-year-old comedian recently said People magazine that he was joking when he said, “Nobody’s ever made a good high school movie.”
Seth explained: ‘That was a joke. There’s a lot. I personally have made quite a few. Obviously there have been many.
He was referring to the coming-of-age films he had produced, including 2018’s Blockers and 2019’s Blockers, as well as helping write the 2012 remake of 21 Jump Street, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.
The controversy surrounding Superbad started earlier this month when Seth joked with People that since the movie’s release, ‘Nobody’s ever made a good high school movie.
Seth Rogen (pictured at the Directors Guild Awards on Saturday) has clarified his bold statement on his 2007 hit comedy Superbad after receiving much criticism.
Lost in translation: The 40-year-old comedian recently told People magazine that he was joking when he said, ‘Nobody’s ever made a good high school movie’; he appears in the 2007 hit comedy
The talented comedian had further backed up his opinion by explaining that his Fabelmans co-star Gabriel LaBelle, 20, said the teen coming-of-age comedy was his and the actor’s friends’ “favorite” film.
The Neighbors star, who recently expressed that Marvel movies were “targeted” at children, added that LaBelle’s feelings towards Superbad “never changed for whatever reason.”
Superbad was released in August 2007 and starred Michael Cera and Jonah Hill in the lead roles of Evan and Seth.
The comedy premise follows both Evan and Seth, who are high school seniors preparing to graduate. The two friends decide that they want to party and lose their virginity before the big graduation ceremony.
However, his ‘plan’ hits a few bumps along the way, including two officers, played by Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader, and Seth Rogen himself.
Other talented stars who were involved in the film included Emma Stone and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Shortly after its theatrical release, the feature received positive reviews from critics, earning a box office total of $170.8 million on a budget of around $17–20 million.
Seth also co-wrote the script with Evan Goldberg, which the two began when they were just 13 years old and was loosely based on their own lives.
Seth explained: ‘That was a joke. There’s a lot. I personally have made quite a few. Obviously there have been many; seen in january in los angeles
Last year, in August, Seth spoke with vanity fair about Superbad to celebrate the film’s 15th anniversary. While he admitted that R-rated movies are pretty “common” these days, years ago they weren’t.
“At the time, the idea of a big stage comedy that was highly rated for adults, especially one about high school kids, was really unheard of.”
Rogen acknowledged that although the American Pie franchise had already come out, Superbad, ‘was so different from American Pie… We like American Pie. But I think in a lot of ways, Superbad reacted to those kinds of movies.
“In those movies, it doesn’t make sense that anything other than raw sexual energy is what’s good and right. I think Superbad is more about these kids who grew up exposed to it, who weren’t uncomfortable with it, and who ultimately don’t subscribe to that mentality,” the Knocked Up actor said.
Initial Release: Superbad was released in August 2007 and starred Michael Cera and Jonah Hill in the lead roles of Evan and Seth.
Star Studded: The teen comedy not only starred Seth Rogen as an officer, but he also co-wrote the script with Evan Goldberg, which was loosely based on their own lives.
Judd Apatow, the film’s executive producer, also joined the conversation, revealing that he had “encouraged” Seth and Evan to write the script.
“It turned into a friendship and the panic of starting a new phase of your life without your best friend.”
The 2007 film received several nominations at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards, including Best Picture and Best Comedic Performance for Jonah Hill.
However, other coming-of-age teen movies have been released to critical acclaim since Seth’s teen comedy, including Easy A, Lady Bird, and Booksmart.
Spotlight: Seth spoke to Vanity Fair about Superbad to celebrate the film’s 15th anniversary. While he admitted that R-rated movies are pretty ‘common’ these days, years ago they weren’t.
‘Favorite’ movie: Seth told People that his Fabelmans co-star Gabriel LaBelle, 20, said the teen coming-of-age comedy was his and the actor’s friends’ “favorite” movie; Gabriel and Seth, both seen in September 2022 at the Toronto Film Festival
Since Superbad, Seth has been involved in various popular projects, such as Paul (2011), Step Brothers (2008) and also the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
Most recently, the actor received recognition for starring in The Fabelmans opposite Gabriel and also Michelle Williams. The film has been nominated for a total of 7 Oscars and recently won two Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Drama.
He also played the role of Rand Gauthier in the Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy.
Pamela Anderson recently stated in her Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story, that the idea for the show had given her “nightmares,” she reported. Entertainment Weekly.
While speaking with People, Seth also discussed his latest collaboration with Airbnb, which was “inspired” by his own cannibis housewares brand called Houseplant.
Critically Acclaimed: Emma Stone was cast in Superbad and took on a leading role in another coming-of-age movie called Easy A (2010).
Other Projects: Seth has been involved in several other projects since Superbad, such as Knocked Up and Step Brothers, and most recently Hulu’s Pam & Tommy along with the Oscar-nominated The Fabelmans.
The actor’s Los Angeles getaway is littered with pottery and other products from his company, according to the publication. The lucky guests may have the opportunity to visit the house from the 15th to the 17th of February for stays of just one night.
Those who get a reservation for just $42 will get a chance to get a closer look at Rogen’s design studio with the actor himself.
The Canadian-born star officially launched Houseplant in California in 2021 and is known for her love of cannabis. He said Forbes around the time of release that, ‘If you know anything about me, I’m going to assume I really love weed.
In early November of last year, Rogen notably smoked three joints simultaneously while promoting his brand’s ashtrays.
Special Event: Seth recently revealed his latest collaboration with Airbnb, which was ‘inspired’ by his own brand of cannibis housewares called Houseplant.
Promotion: In early November of last year, Rogen notably smoked three joints simultaneously while promoting his brand’s ashtrays.