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Seth Rogen Says He Hasn’t Spoken With James Franco “in a Long Time,” Avoids Questions on the Relationship
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jun 13, 11:33 PM EDT

Seth Rogen Says He Hasn’t Spoken With James Franco “in a Long Time,” Avoids Questions on the Relationship

In an interview promoting Apple TV+ series Studio, the co-creator also discussed Catherine O’Hara’s character arc and why the show will not include a romance component.

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Seth Rogen said he has not talked with James Franco “in a long time,” and declined to provide additional detail about the status of their relationship. Rogen made the remarks during an interview published by The Hollywood Reporter on June 13, describing the topic as personal and saying he does not want to discuss “the nuance of it.”

Rogen’s comments came as he discussed upcoming creative decisions and the direction of Studio, the Apple TV+ series he co-created with Evan Goldberg. In the interview, Rogen addressed a question about whether he and Franco were still in contact, and responded that they have not been speaking for an extended period of time.

The same interview also touched on Catherine O’Hara, who stars in Studio. Rogen said he has been thinking about O’Hara’s role and character developments in later episodes, including what he referred to as O’Hara’s “final days,” while explaining how the show’s writing approaches that stage of the story.

Rogen also said there will not be a romance storyline on the series. He framed the decision as part of the show’s overall approach to character and plot, indicating that the creative team intends to keep the relationship dynamics within the boundaries set by the series premise.

Because Rogen did not offer specific information about his relationship with Franco beyond the length of time since they communicated, the exchange does not resolve broader public questions about their history or current standing. The interview likewise does not provide dates, reasons, or any account of whether the two have met in person or corresponded through third parties.

Studio, which airs on Apple TV+, is the context for Rogen’s remarks about both O’Hara’s arc and the absence of romance elements. The comments position those creative choices as intentional, but the interview does not provide a full breakdown of episode-by-episode content or a detailed explanation of narrative structure.

The Hollywood Reporter article did not cite court filings, official statements, or other documentary evidence regarding Rogen and Franco’s relationship status. As a result, the only confirmed points in the public record presented here are Rogen’s statements about lack of recent communication, his refusal to discuss personal “nuance,” and the creative direction comments about Studio.

If additional details emerge, they would likely come through further cast interviews or statements associated with Studio’s production and episode releases. Viewers may also look to subsequent episode writing and characterization to see how O’Hara’s later plot material and the decision to exclude romance play out on screen.

Why It Matters

  • Rogen’s statement provides a direct, but limited, update on personal communication with Franco without offering additional public context.
  • The decision to avoid romance as a plot element affects how the show portrays character relationships and audience expectations for narrative content.
  • Rogen’s discussion of O’Hara’s later-story material indicates that the series has planned developments for her character arc as the season progresses.
  • The interview highlights how high-profile cast histories and personal boundaries can shape what entertainment figures choose to address publicly, and what they do not.

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Key Facts

  • Seth Rogen said he has not talked to James Franco “in a long time.”
  • Rogen declined to discuss the “nuance” of his relationship status with Franco, calling it too personal.
  • Rogen’s comments were made in an interview published by The Hollywood Reporter on June 13.
  • Rogen discussed Catherine O’Hara’s character developments in Studio, including what he described as O’Hara’s “final days.”
  • Rogen said Studio will not include a romance storyline.
  • The remarks were connected to Rogen’s work as co-creator of Studio for Apple TV+.