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Seth Rogen told The New York Times that he has no plans to work with James Franco again and hasn’t spoken to him in a long time, referencing Franco’s sexual misconduct allegations and a 2021 settlement. He has repeatedly said a reunion isn’t in the cards, despite their two-decade history from Freaks and Geeks to The Interview; Franco later told Variety in 2024 that their relationship is effectively over.
Seth Rogen told The New York Times he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in years and has no plans to work with him, continuing a split that began after Franco’s 2018 sexual misconduct allegations and a 2021 class-action settlement; Rogen reiterated a no-tolerance stance on abuse while noting the friendship’s personal, nuanced nature.
After a 2018 wave of sexual misconduct allegations against James Franco, Seth Rogen reaffirmed that he has no plans to work with Franco again, noting they haven’t spoken in a long time. The pair rose to fame together on Freaks and Geeks and collaborated on films such as The Interview and The Disaster Artist; Rogen says the issue is deeply personal and he won’t detail more, but his stance remains unchanged as Franco makes a TikTok comeback.
Seth Rogen says in a New York Times interview that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in years and has no plans to work with him due to the sexual misconduct allegations, stressing that the nuances of their friendship are personal. The piece also covers O’Hara’s passing and notes that Season 2 of The Studio is more ambitious, with no romantic storylines on the show.
In a New York Times interview, Seth Rogen says he has no plans to work with James Franco again, hasn’t spoken to him in years, and acknowledges the personal nature of the situation, with Franco attempting a comeback while their onscreen collaboration remains off the table.
Seth Rogen told The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in a long time and has no plans to work with him again, saying the personal nuances of Franco’s misconduct allegations mean a reunion isn’t on the table and noting they haven’t collaborated in years.
James Franco is returning to mainstream Hollywood with a role in the expanding Rambo franchise, a move critics say tests whether audiences will forgive his 2018 sexual-misconduct allegations and a $2.2 million settlement as Stallone-backed franchise loyalty provides cover for the controversial comeback.
James Franco has joined the John Rambo prequel in a small role opposite Noah Centineo, with David Harbour cast as Major Trautman. Directed by Jalmari Helander, the origin story takes place before First Blood and has wrapped production in Thailand, with Franco making Cannes headlines as he teases a forthcoming blockbuster project.
James Franco kept a Cannes presence, joining Izabel Pakzad at the opening and premiering his action thriller Foster at the Cannes Market, which he called an old-fashioned L.A. movie and said he’s been focusing on a positive life after the controversy surrounding him. He outlined Foster’s premise — a scarred ex-soldier-turned-protector hunted by a crime boss — and noted ongoing market talks with international buyers, while also hinting at more projects, including Toad and The Razor’s Edge.
James Franco says he has a role in a big-studio movie—the first blockbuster in nearly a decade—and notes at Cannes that it’s already shot but won’t be ready for this summer, with a release hoped for late 2026 or spring/summer 2027. The Disaster Artist (2017) was his last studio film; this year marks his fourth consecutive Cannes market presence, where he’s promoting the thriller Foster (which he helped rewrite and that is set in 1980s Los Angeles). Franco insists he’s been living a “positive life” and isn’t hiding, attending with partner Izabel Pakzad and planning to see as many films as possible while at Cannes.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicks off with fewer Hollywood blockbusters and A-list stars, but Peter Jackson is celebrated with an honorary Palme d’Or while James Franco still draws crowds amid controversy; Jane Fonda delivers a pointed opening speech about cinema as resistance, and festival director Thierry Frémaux emphasizes Cannes’ ongoing global stature as the industry navigates streaming, AI, and geopolitical tensions with a lineup leaning on international auteurs.
Seth Rogen mentioned the possibility of a 'Pineapple Express 2' in the future, though he's not typically keen on sequels, and noted that a sequel was previously planned but scrapped due to budget issues. The film's stars, including James Franco, are no longer friends due to past allegations against Franco, which complicates the potential for a follow-up.
Actor Vincent Gallo is accused of making sexually explicit and threatening comments during auditions for the film "The Policeman," in which he plays the "Golden State Killer." Two actresses filed complaints with SAG-AFTRA, alleging that Gallo detailed disturbing improvisation requirements and demanded total consent for potentially abusive scenes. SAG-AFTRA is investigating, and a spokesperson for the production company claims that an intimacy coordinator was hired and the film was shot in a safe environment. This news comes as a report by Anita Hill's Hollywood Commission indicates that while more workers are aware of workplace misconduct, fewer believe it's leading to real changes in the industry.