James Franco reflects on strained friendship with Seth Rogen amid misconduct allegations | English film news

In a new interview with diversityJames Franco opened up about the tensions in his very long-standing friendship with Seth Rogen when sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced in 2018. Both men were first found out by the cult favorite.Freaks and geeks“Back in 1999, but it ultimately became an incredibly profitable joint venture. You have successfully made films like “Impregnated” And “The Disaster Artist.”
The turning point came when five women, four of whom were Franco's acting students, made allegations of inappropriate behavior against him, which was the case Los Angeles Times broke. Two of the accusers filed a lawsuit that was settled in 2021 with a $2,235,000 settlement, although Franco denied any wrongdoing.
Rogen spoke out on the matter to the Sunday Times: “What I can say is that I abhor abuse and harassment and would never cover up or hide the actions of anyone who does, or knowingly put anyone in a situation where they are “He's so close,” he said.
However, Franco explained in an interview with Variety that the matter with Rogen has not yet been resolved. “I haven’t spoken to Seth. I love Seth; We had 20 great years together, but I think it's over,” he admitted. He was truly sorry about the breakup and said he wanted to prove the value of their friendship. He was in Rome to present his new film:Hello Joe“, his second film since his exit Hollywood in 2019.
Since his vacation coincided with the outbreak of the pandemic, he used the time of this break to make positive changes in his life. He noted that his daily routine is different now, giving him a chance to slow down and focus on domestic matters, such as a seven-year long-term relationship with actress and filmmaker Izabel Pakzad, whom he previously openly stated, that she has problems with intimacy and connection.
Franco has at least three projects lined up to return to his film career, and “Hey Joe” was the first to hit theaters in Italy on October 25. This is a big step for him in rebuilding his professional life after a very difficult time.