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Dave Franco Pushes Back on Nepotism Claims, Credits Work for Staying Power

The comments come during a promotional run for new projects, including a third Now You See Me film opening Nov. 14.

Dave Franco, left, poses with brother James Franco in 2018. 
Dave Franco poses at the premiere of “Regretting You,” on Oct. 20, 2025, at Paramount Theater in Los Angeles.
(L-R) Dave Franco and James Franco in 2018.
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Overview

  • In a new Bustle interview reported Nov. 2–3, Dave Franco says family ties aided his start but do not account for his career longevity.
  • He acknowledges James Franco helped him secure an agent and initial introductions that got him in the room early on.
  • “No one was going to hire me just because I was James Franco’s little brother,” he says, adding, “If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared very quickly.”
  • Franco is currently promoting recent and imminent work, including Together with Alison Brie and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t in theaters Nov. 14.
  • Coverage reiterates past misconduct allegations against James Franco and a roughly $2.2 million 2021 settlement, with no new developments reported.