In a recent interview with Variety, James Franco disclosed that he is no longer friends with Seth Rogen, with whom he collaborated on several films in the 2000s. The 46-year-old actor also addressed the sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2018, including a lawsuit filed by students at his acting school, Studio 4, which alleged that he engaged in inappropriate and sexually charged behavior towards female students. Franco settled the lawsuit for $2.2 million in June 2021.
Following the allegations, Franco was shunned by Hollywood and faced backlash, including being snubbed for a Best Actor Oscar nomination for “The Disaster Artist.” Despite the challenges he faced, Franco expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reflect on his life and make changes, focusing on fulfilling himself in different ways. He discussed the impact of the painful experiences he went through and how it ultimately led him to reevaluate his priorities and pursue different projects.
The actor also shared details about his upcoming Italian drama film, “Hey Joe,” where he plays an alcoholic American WWII vet searching for his son in Naples. Franco expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on European productions and embraced the change in his life following the tumultuous events he experienced. “Hey Joe” is set to premiere in Italy on November 28.
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