ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Seth Rogen Calls AI-Generated Content 'Stupid Dog Sh*t' in Hollywood Critique

opinion-review · 2026-05-17

Seth Rogen has voiced strong opposition to artificial intelligence in creative industries, labeling AI-generated content as "stupid dog sh*t." In a recent conversation with Brut alongside his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, he discussed their upcoming hand-drawn animated feature, Tangles, which does not utilize AI. Rogen highlighted that "every frame has a human touch," emphasizing the necessity of artistic human involvement. The film, directed by Leah Nelson, is inspired by Sarah Leavitt's graphic memoir about Alzheimer's. Rogen, who also lends his voice to a character in the film, is also known for his homeware venture, Houseplant, and enjoys pottery as a leisure activity.

Key facts

  • Seth Rogen called AI-generated content 'stupid dog sh*t' in a Brut interview.
  • Rogen said writers who use AI 'shouldn't be a writer.'
  • His new film Tangles is hand-drawn animation with no AI used.
  • Tangles is based on Sarah Leavitt's graphic memoir about Alzheimer's.
  • The film is directed by Leah Nelson and co-produced by Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen.
  • Seth and Lauren co-founded the Alzheimer's nonprofit Hilarity for Charity.
  • Rogen runs a homeware brand called Houseplant and makes pottery.
  • The interview was conducted by Brut.

Entities

Artists

  • Seth Rogen
  • Lauren Miller Rogen
  • Leah Nelson
  • Sarah Leavitt
  • Miller Rogen

Institutions

  • Brut
  • Hilarity for Charity
  • Houseplant
  • Variety
  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

Sources