Why Seth Rogen Thinks He’s Turning Into Nicole Kidman - And He Might Have a Point

Published 08/01/2025, 12:06 AM EDT

 Seth Rogen, the beloved actor, writer, and producer synonymous with laughter, has a surprising new self-assessment as he believes he is transforming into Nicole Kidman. This fascinating comparison, initially delivered with his signature comedic flair, takes on remarkable reason when one considers the sheer nature of his recent projects.

Is the king of stoner comedies truly stepping into the shoes of an Oscar-winning drama powerhouse? Seth Rogen certainly thinks so, and the evidence is mounting.

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Speaking to Variety, Seth Rogen has dropped a surprising revelation that he believes he is subtly, yet profoundly, morphing into Nicole Kidman. Apart from the “Put me on ‘Lioness’ now!” joke, Rogen's comparison was built on admiration as he explained that his work ethic has come to reflect that of the Oscar-winning actress. Rogen, who has been coloring out of the lines for years, explains that he loves his work more so the fact that it can create jobs for others, making way for his Nicole Kidman comparison.

Seth Rogen boasts about appearing in and producing many upcoming films and TV shows, including his series Platonic and the highly nominated The Studio. Essentially, his overflowing schedule and love for constant work make him feel he is matching Kidman's famous work ethic. His work on The Studio even led to a significant moment for a legendary director.

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Always violating the personal boundary with his work, Seth Rogen has finally tasted the fruit of his hard work. 

Seth Rogen's relational wins

Seth Rogen was genuinely touched that Martin Scorsese received his first acting nomination for his guest role on The Studio, which got a 100% rating. As per Variety, He admitted to fearing Scorsese might regret doing the show, so seeing the legendary director's happiness about the nomination, confirmed by his daughter Francesca Scorsese, was a huge relief for Rogen. While there's no confirmation yet, Rogen expressed his desire to "rope him in" for a potential Season 2 appearance. Beyond professional accolades, Rogen's collaborative spirit also fosters strong personal connections on set.

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Meanwhile, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen's co-star in Platonic, highlighted their close, family-like bond, even joking that her husband, Bobby Cannavale, asks Rogen for his cannabis brand, Houseplant. Platonic creators Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, encouraged by The Studio's impressive guest list, jokingly set their sights high for a potential third season, quipping they would try to get Steven Spielberg.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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