Judd Apatow's Revenge: How 'Freaks and Geeks' Cast Became Stars

Judd Apatow, the writer/director/producer of the cult classic TV series "Freaks and Geeks," was determined not to let the show's cast fade away after its cancellation. According to actor Jason Segel, Apatow embarked on a "Count of Monte Cristo"-style revenge mission to make each cast member a star. Segel and Seth Rogen went on to collaborate with Apatow on multiple projects, while Rogen expressed hesitation about a potential revival of the show. Apatow previously revealed that there was an offer to continue the series at a lower budget, but the team decided against it.