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32 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2025 character. Who doesn't love black-tinted hair with a silver streak? Robert Evans would approve. The best compliment came from Bryan when he looked up from his phone and said, "Thanks a lot, this thing doesn't even recognize me." Jorjee: Griffin Mill was a great collaborator. We wanted to show him fighting his golden years with tanner and facial color that eventually peaked at the season finale. Vanessa: Seth Rogen, who played Matt, and I have worked together since Lawrence of Arabia or The Disaster Artist—whichever one came first. He continually trusts me, and we have fun creating characters together. His hair texture is great for conveying emotion. In every project we've done together, we find something fun to do with his hair. At times, there was a "Kramer-esque" quality to Matt Remick's hair. His hair holds anxiety really well. Jorjee: Matt leans into several physical comedy gags, like a bloody nose and a broken finger. I gave him a slight "LA glow"—a hint of tan—while still making him look like a bag of nerves. Sometimes I would stick a mini-can of facial water in his pocket so he could spritz his face before arriving on the scene. For his broken finger, Ralis Kahn created a cool prosthetic. We taped down his real finger and let the prosthetic dangle for dramatic effect. Vanessa: We gave Ike Barinholtz as Sal, a coiffed hair style, contrasting his usually floppy hairdo. Each performer in this ensemble cast really allowed us to create and collaborate. Each character is distinct and special, with meaningful arcs reflected in their looks. Jorjee: For Sal, we'd send him out to get a spray tan and add a bronzer on top. We wanted him to read as "this douche gets spray tans!" One of the best parts about The Studio is the shows and movies within the show. On every episode, we worked with actors in cameo roles. Some were period, while others were contemporary. For Greta Lee, we used a topper and fall, giving her a cool '60s Los Angeles vibe. Greta Lee (Greta), Ike Barinholtz, and Seth Rogan L-R: Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz (Sal Saperstein) Seth Rogen with a bloody nose