'The Studio' guide to Los Angeles

In-office IV drips, San Vicente Bungalows, urban hikes and lots of salads. The movers and shakers from Continental Studios give us a glimpse into their side of the city

- Story by Glenn Whipp

Illustration by Javi Aznarez For The Times
Photographs by Christina House

THE CHARACTERS ON "THE STUDIO"-THE Apple TV+ hit that recently earned a record-breaking 23 Emmy nominations, the most ever for a freshman comedy - don't have much of a life outside the confines of their high-pressure jobs running the fictional Continental Studios. They do get out from time to time. And when they do, the show presents a view of Los Angeles that's both sardonic and affectionate, portraying a place where dreams can come true, provided you're not stuck on the 405 at rush hour. (Which, to be clear, is pretty much any time of day.) L.A. is a wild, crazy, partially s-, madhouse," says Evan Goldberg, one of the show's creators and, with Seth Rogen, its co-director. "But it's also a magical, artistic haven of crazy people with a lot of ambition and/or creative energy they want to share." We asked the show's Emmy-nominated actors Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O'Hara and Rogen-how their characters channel that creative energy into their downtime in the City of Angels. Grab your infrared sauna blanket and pour yourself a sparkling water with three lemons. This is "The Studio" guide to Los Angeles.

IKE BARINHOLTZ as Sal Saperstein

Continental Studios' creative exec, a divorced dad, a survivor, albeit one who's anxious (for good reason) about navigating the new sensibilities of Hollywood.