The Studio Finale Sees Dewayne Perkins Thank Rogen & Goldberg

The season finale of The Studio is now streaming on Apple TV+, and star Dewayne Perkins marked the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post. Captioning a shot of himself on set, Perkins wrote, “The season finale of The Studio is on @appletv. So grateful for the opportunity to play in this world with these people. Shout out to @sethrogen and @evandgoldberg, and the whole cast and crew for an amazing season of television 📺 ✨”

Season Send-off

Perkins’ post underscores how the dramedy series brought together some of Hollywood’s most inventive voices. Produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, The Studio offers a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional Hollywood studio. Over its run, the show has blended sharp comedy with industry satire—an approach that clearly resonated with both viewers and its creators.

High Praise At Launch

When The Studio premiered, Perkins teased the debut in an early March Instagram update: “The first two episodes of ‘The Studio’ are on @appletv RIGHT NOW! And new episodes will drop every Wednesday! The people are talking and they are saying it’s a hit. TIME Magazine said it’s the first must see show of 2025, go give it a watch!” (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtwYHOpGMF/). That early buzz helped the series build momentum, turning each new Wednesday release into a water-cooler moment for streaming audiences.

Perkins’ Rise To The Spotlight

Long before joining The Studio cast, Perkins was making headlines for forging his own path in Hollywood. In a candid interview with Far Out, the multi-hyphenate comedian revealed, “I was like, ‘Oh, if I’m going to star in a movie, I’m probably going to have to write it,’ and that’s exactly what happened.” (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqi3adxZ-M/). His willingness to write his own roles has become a hallmark of his career—from stand-up specials to story-editor duties on The Upshaws—and it played a key part in landing his breakthrough role on The Studio.

Perkins has also used his platform to highlight the lack of roles for Black queer men in Hollywood. His own characters often reflect that journey, bringing authenticity and humor to narratives that have historically overlooked diverse voices.

What’s Next For Perkins?

Even as The Studio wraps its first season, Perkins shows no signs of slowing down. In a recent “March roundup” post, he shared highlights from a busy month: shooting the final season of The Upshaws, attending concerts, collaborating on photoshoots, and more (Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH7A_k6pGMw/). He remains active on social media—balancing work updates with glimpses of his personal life, like dance sessions with friends and quiet moments with his dogs, Ponyo and Frodo.

And while fans await news of a second season, Perkins has teased upcoming projects in both scripted comedy and film. His holiday-season screening tour is also on the horizon, with select cities in North America lined up for early previews of his next stand-up special.

Across every platform, the common thread is Perkins’ gratitude—for collaborators, mentors like Rogen and Goldberg, and the fans who have championed his work. As he reflects on wrapping The Studio’s debut season, he’s already looking ahead, eager to explore new creative worlds and continue reshaping Hollywood’s narrative landscape.

From writing his own parts to anchoring a major Apple TV+ series, Dewayne Perkins’ journey is a testament to carving out space and giving thanks along the way. His Instagram shout-out to the cast, crew and executive producers is more than social-media flair—it’s an earnest salute to the teamwork that made The Studio a must-see streaming event.

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