Seth Rogen slams AI in Hollywood, calling it "stupid dog shit" and warns it has no place in creative writing.
- May 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - Seth Rogen did not hold back when addressing the rising use of AI in Hollywood during a recent interview. The two-time Golden Globe winner expressed strong criticism of AI-generated content, labeling it as "stupid dog shit."
Speaking about his and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen’s new animated film Tangles, Seth Rogen shared his frustration with AI’s role in creative writing. He told Brut, "I don't understand what it's supposed to do." He added that people who rely on AI for writing "shouldn't be a writer."
Seth Rogen also reacted to online claims that AI will end Hollywood, stating that every time he sees such videos on Instagram, what follows is "the most stupid dog shit I've ever seen in my life." His blunt remarks came during the promotional period for Tangles, which recently premiered at the 79th Festival de Cannes.
At the festival, the animated film received a seven-minute standing ovation, an emotional moment that even brought Lauren Miller Rogen to tears. Despite the film’s success, Seth Rogen remains outspoken about the challenges and threats posed by AI in the entertainment industry.
His comments reflect a growing debate among creators about the impact of artificial intelligence on originality and the writing process, with Seth Rogen firmly taking a stance against AI-assisted content creation.