Seth Rogen Reveals Sony Banned Jonah Hill from PS in Superbad Scene

Seth Rogen recently revealed that Sony requested Jonah Hill's character in the comedy film Superbad not to touch a PlayStation during a video game scene due to concerns about the character's negative portrayal. Rogen reminisced about the filming at the South by Southwest 2025 festival, highlighting how Sony deemed Hill's character too "reprehensible" to interact with their gaming product. As a workaround, Michael Cera's character was featured playing The Getaway: Black Monday instead, although humorously, the game does not even include the M16 rifle mentioned in the scene. Rogen co-wrote Superbad, which went on to become a generational comedy classic.

Sony found Jonah Hill's character Seth too reprehensible, leading them to insist that he not interact with their product during the film's production.

Superbad, released in 2007, has become a cult classic known for its humorous take on teenage life and friendships. Co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the film features a star-studded cast including Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Emma Stone. Its iconic moments and dialogues have resonated with audiences, ensuring its place in modern comedy history.