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Dave Franco: My Roles Made Me Seem Like a Jerk
28 Aug
Summary
- Franco's early roles often portrayed unlikeable characters.
- Audiences initially perceived him as genuinely unpleasant.
- He has worked for nearly 20 years to shape his public image.
Dave Franco recently revealed that his early acting roles, which frequently cast him as smarmy or unlikeable characters, created a public perception that he was actually a "douchebag." The actor explained that without a significant social media presence, audiences largely formed their opinions based solely on his on-screen work.
Franco recalled frequent surprise from people he met who discovered he was "a nice person," a sentiment directly tied to the negative characters he portrayed. He has been acting for nearly 20 years and believes his numerous interviews have helped audiences understand his real personality.
Despite this, Franco admitted he still enjoys playing villains, describing the roles as "juicy" and allowing him to "lean in," citing his role in Love Lies Bleeding as an example. He finds satisfaction when an audience applauds his character's demise, seeing it as a sign of a job well done.
