Seth Rogen Looks Back at Spending First Big Check
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AUG 6 – Seth Rogen saved most of his first major acting paycheck due to early career uncertainty, reflecting a cautious approach before establishing long-term success in the industry.
- On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Seth Rogen told PEOPLE he saved most of his first acting paycheck because he doubted he'd get another, while promoting Platonic season 2.
- During his debut on Freaks and Geeks, Canadian actor Seth Rogen admitted he wasn’t always confident his career would succeed after that one-season series ended.
- Rogen and Byrne each recalled practical uses for their first acting paychecks, with Rogen paying rent and Byrne paying off her credit card debt.
- This week, Platonic returned for Season 2 on Apple TV+, and cast members hope fans won't face a long wait for Season 3.
- Meanwhile, The Studio has been renewed for Season 2, and Rogen plans to remain on Apple TV+ with new episodes arriving weekly until the Oct. 1 finale.
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