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Dave Franco: Not An "Asshole" In Real Life!
5 Sep
Summary
- Franco believes his roles have led to public misconception.
- He rarely uses social media to show his true self.
- He's open to playing a real-life suspect in a film.
Actor Dave Franco is seeking to correct public misconceptions about his personality, which he believes stem from his early career choices. He explained on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that his frequent portrayal of antagonists has led some to mistakenly view him as unpleasant in real life.
Franco noted that his absence from social media means he has fewer opportunities to showcase his genuine self. Consequently, audiences often form opinions based solely on the roles he plays, which have often been 'a**holes and douchebags.'
With nearly twenty years in the industry, Franco hopes his numerous interviews have provided a clearer sense of who he is. He acknowledged that playing villainous characters can be enjoyable.
Interestingly, Franco has previously indicated an openness to portraying Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Mangione recently pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the incident but still faces murder and gun possession charges in New York and Pennsylvania.
