Seth Rogen is making one thing very clear: Emma Watson is a total pro, and any rumors suggesting otherwise are “complete bulls—.”
The Pineapple Express star is finally addressing the long-standing urban legend that Watson “stormed off” the set of his directorial debut, This Is the End. After years of whispers surrounding the apocalyptic comedy, Rogen is setting the record straight about what really happened during that infamous cannibal scene.
In a candid interview with British GQ for their May issue, the actor-director opened up about the moment the Harry Potter alum allegedly balked at a scene involving Danny McBride as a cannibal holding a masked Channing Tatum on a leash.
“I mean, I don’t look back on that and think, ‘How dare she do that?’” Rogen told the outlet. “I think sometimes when you read something, when it comes to life it doesn’t seem to be what you thought it was.”
While internet rumors at the time painted Watson as difficult, Rogen insists there is absolutely no bad blood. In fact, he revealed that she remained classy throughout the entire ordeal.
“She came back the next day to say goodbye. She helped promote the film,” he added. “No hard feelings and I couldn’t be happier with how the film turned out in the end.”
After the interview sparked a firestorm on X (formerly Twitter), Rogen took to social media to further clarify his comments. He wanted to ensure Watson wasn’t unfairly targeted by trolls for standing up for her comfort levels on set.
In a heartfelt statement, Rogen slammed the narrative that she was unprofessional. He explained that the scene in question was being heavily improvised and had changed drastically from the original script she had originally signed on for.
“I for sure should have communicated better and because I didn’t, she was put in an uncomfortable position,” Rogen admitted. “I’m very happy and impressed that she did [speak up]. We agreed on her not being in the scene together.”
The comedian even went as far as to say the movie actually benefited from her input. “She was probably right,” he noted. “It was probably funnier the way we ended up doing it.”
Fans on social media have rallied behind both stars, praising Watson for setting boundaries and Rogen for taking full accountability as a director.
Beyond the movie set drama, Rogen also got real with British GQ about his personal lifestyle changes. The star revealed he ditched heavy drinking about a decade ago in favor of recreational drug use, noting that he prefers a more curated experience over a rough morning.
“The next day I don’t have a hangover,” he shared. “I’m not throwing up. It’s just much better for me.”
Whether he’s navigating post-apocalyptic comedies or his own wellness journey, Rogen is clearly all about transparency these days. As for Watson? It sounds like the door is wide open for a future collaboration.
“I was thrilled for the opportunity to work with her and would be thrilled to get that opportunity again,” Rogen concluded.
