Jason Segel told a delightful story about his star-studded meeting with iconic director Martin Scorsese on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet. The two characters shared a more-than-quirky moment at the public urinals. Segel made some light-hearted comments on using the shorter stall when Scorsese used the bigger one.
Segel explained this experience as “reverse.” What Tarantino found most surreal was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with one of his celluloid heroes in such an unexpected place. In spite of the surreal situation, Segel is grateful that this serendipitous encounter became a priceless memory.
Segel and Scorsese have an impressive emotional bond. This bond is a byproduct of their past collaborative work, most notably through Seth Rogen, who has worked frequently with both stars. Segel and Rogen have been very good friends ever since. They’ve worked on hugely successful comedies such as “Knocked Up,” “This Is the End,” and “Freaks and Geeks.” They got back together for Variety’s new edition of Actors on Actors, with Segel getting real about his troubles in Tinseltown.
Scorsese made a cameo appearance in the debut season of The Studio, a satire focusing on a legacy Hollywood studio struggling to adapt to modern times. This production has attracted a truly all-star roster of A-list cameos. Celebrities including Charlize Theron, Rhea Perlman, Quinta Brunson, and Steve Buscemi have all participated! What’s more, Bryan Cranston, Kathryn Hahn, and Catherine O’Hara are often featured in recurring roles over the course of the series.
Seth Rogen, who collaborated with Scorsese on The Studio, captured the essence of their project when he stated, “The crux of the character is that he doesn’t want to let down his idols.” This mood is shared by Segel, who has been inspired by Scorsese’s work and impact on the industry for decades.
Recently, The Studio received a season two renewal, signaling its success and the ongoing demand for its satirical take on Hollywood. Segel continues to thoughtfully and intentionally process life in the entertainment industry. His meeting with Scorsese would be an archetypal illustrative microcosm of this era, that great admixture of awe and absurdity that so frequently suffuses life on the boards.
