Zendaya, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron could star in ‘The Studio’ season two

The creators of The Studio have said Zendaya, James Cameron and Leonardo DiCaprio are among their hitlist for guest stars for season two.

The Hollywood satire stars Seth Rogen as the TV executive Matt Remick, who is promoted to the head of the fictional Continental Studios amid major changes in the film industry. The first season of the show, which is co-created by Rogen alongside Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, recently wrapped on Apple TV+.

The show is notable for its extensive use of A-list guest stars, many of whom play self-deprecating versions of themselves, with names so far having included Charlize Theron, Zoe Kravitz, Martin Scorsese, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde, Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Ice Cube and Steve Buscemi.

Now, the show’s creative team have speculated about some of the major names they would love to see pop up in the next season of The Studio. Speaking to Variety, Rogen hinted that Daniel Day-Lewis, who he described as “the greatest living actor”, would be an ideal candidate. “Daniel, please consider a Zoom with us,” he quipped. “We’ll pitch you a good idea.”

Goldberg, meanwhile, said he thought Avatar director James Cameron would “work really well” as he is “a genius but he’s also known for sometimes getting angry”.

Ike Barenholtz, who plays Sal Saperstein in the show, suggested DiCaprio as an option. “He’s the guy,” he said. “I don’t think he’s ever done a TV show. I think Leo is the golden goose.”

Dewayne Perkins, who plays publicist Tyler, tipped Zendaya for a role. “She’s everything,” he said. “She represents Hollywood in such a cool way, from being a child star to reaching the level that she’s reached. She’s a really good symbol of what Hollywood can be in a good way.”

In a gushing five-star review of season one, NME wrote: “This tongue-in-cheek takedown of the showbiz world is the funniest thing to come out of 2025 so far. If it doesn’t win an Emmy, there’s no justice left in Hollywood. Either that, or it’s a sign that the show has cut a bit too close to the bone – which feels like what The Studio is trying to do anyway.”

Rogen has also spoken recently about how the show was highly influenced by The Office.

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