In this entertaining episode of Entertainment Weekly's "Lie v. Lie," actors Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde face off in a game of deception, sharing bizarre celebrity encounters, career anecdotes, and outrageous stories to see who can fool the other more effectively.
Highlights of their game include:
- Celebrity Stories: Seth shares a surreal interaction where Puff Daddy (Diddy) propositioned him and his wife for a hot air balloon ride (0:00-0:20, 5:09-6:18), and discusses getting "fun psychosis" high with Willie Nelson (0:43-1:07).
- Behind-the-Scenes Anecdotes: Olivia recounts a harrowing experience where she almost drowned while filming a scene for the movie Teresa (6:21-8:05). Seth shares an awkward run-in with Pharrell Williams following comments about his singing in The Lion King (8:06-8:52) and details a strange acting technique used by Jeff Bridges on the set of Tron (2:23-2:58).
- Wild Mishaps: The pair discuss bizarre moments, such as a neighbor calling in a mushroom-fueled panic (4:16-5:05) and Seth's painful, impulsive decision to stick his hand in a ceiling fan (10:45-12:05).
- Career Risks: They reflect on the professional risks of acting in their own projects, specifically discussing the high-stakes pressure of making their film The Invite (12:06-13:08).
The two stars conclude the game in a tie, ending the session by promising to be more honest in the future