Sony Exec Rothman Slams 'The Studio' Satire, Tells 'Last of Us' Critics to Stop Watching

As of August 30th, 2025, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman has spoken out against the way studio executives are depicted in the Apple TV+ series 'The Studio'. Rothman, who has been in the industry for years, says that while the show contains "a kernel of brilliant, blinding truth", the rest is "horseshit".

Rothman's comments come as the Emmy-nominated 'The Studio' continues to generate buzz. The Hollywood satire, created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, follows the struggles of a new studio executive, Matt Remick (played by Rogen), as he tries to run a fictional production company. While Rothman acknowledges that the show accurately portrays the "fundamental truth of studio executives trying to do the right thing", he insists that "most days we're not morons".

Elsewhere, 'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey has a message for critics of the hit HBO series: stop watching if you "hate it so much". Ramsey's comments suggest that the post-apocalyptic drama, which is gearing up for its third season, continues to face backlash from some viewers.

Despite the mixed reactions, 'The Studio' has been a critical success, earning 23 Emmy nominations earlier this year. Rothman, who even referenced the show during a recent presentation, says he was able to view it "with the sense of humor intended".