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Franco's odd Henry Cavill obsession revealed
8 Feb
Summary
- James Franco discussed his perceived "beef" with Henry Cavill.
- Franco was accused of sexual misconduct by former students.
- A lawsuit regarding Franco's acting school settled for $2.2 million.

James Franco, once celebrated for his roles in the "Spider-Man" franchise and "127 Hours," is again drawing media attention. This time, the focus is on his alleged "beef" with actor Henry Cavill and his reflections on past allegations of misconduct.
Franco, who faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior from female co-stars and students starting in 2018, has been navigating the fallout. These allegations led to a lawsuit by former students of his acting school, Studio 4, claiming they were defrauded and forced into performing sex scenes. The matter was settled in 2021 with a $2.2 million payout.
In a recent discussion, Franco touched upon his relationship with Henry Cavill. He recalled working with Cavill on the 2006 film "Tristan & Isolde," where Franco played the lead and Cavill his cousin. Franco suggested that Cavill might not have held positive feelings towards him, attributing it to his own difficult behavior as a young actor at the time. He also speculated that Cavill's perception might have been influenced by the numerous allegations against him.
Franco has expressed gratitude for being welcomed back into the industry in 2022, stating he has spent his time away reflecting on his actions. He acknowledged making a "stupid decision" by titling one of his acting classes "s*x scenes" and admitted to being involved with certain pupils during his teaching career, though he denied inappropriate relations within that specific class. Despite his reflections and return, Franco's reputation was significantly impacted, leading to him being blacklisted by some Hollywood figures.