Superbad, Jonah Hill and Sony

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,
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.
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
Superbad is one of those comedies that earned its R rating, as Jonah Hill’s Seth, Michael Cera’s Evan and Christopher Mintz-Plasse get into a lot of shenanigans that are definitely not meant for children’s eyes.
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,
Jonah Hill's Superbad Character Was So 'Reprehensible' That Sony Insisted He Not Touch a PlayStation During Video Game Scene, Seth Rogan Reveals
On Superbad, we were told that Jonah Hill’s character, Seth, was so reprehensible to the studio that they were like, there’s a scene where they’re playing video games and [Sony] was like, ‘Jonah can’t touch a PlayStation,
Jonah Hill's 'Reprehensible' 'Superbad' Character Was Not Allowed To Play PlayStation 2
It may have happened sooner, were it not for that acting teacher, because I f***ing hated how much I looked like Jonah Hill. I graduated from high school in 2007, two months before Superbad hit theaters and thank Zod for that.
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
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 using a PlayStation over ‘vile’ character
Seth Rogen has claimed that Sony once banned Jonah Hill from touching a PlayStation on-screen. Speaking on the red carpet at South By South West, the Pineapple Express actor was asked what the most ridiculous note he ever received from a studio was.
Seth Rogen reveals Jonah Hill couldn't touch a PlayStation in hit Superbad for one reason
Seth Rogen had a surprising note while working on Superbad, where Sony Pictures wouldn't let Jonah Hill's character interact with a PlayStation 2 despite one being in the film
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