Overview
- Franco told Bustle that no one would hire him just because of his last name, adding, “If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared very quickly.”
- He acknowledged James helped him find an agent early on but said his continued work depends on his own performance.
- The brothers collaborated frequently through the 2000s and 2010s, then their paths diverged after accusations against James and a 2021 settlement reduced his U.S. screen work.
- Franco is promoting an active slate that includes Regretting You in theaters and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t opening Nov. 14, 2025, plus a turn on Apple TV+ series The Studio.
- He says James remains supportive of his growth, and he continues to work with Seth Rogen as James’ long-running collaboration with Rogen has cooled.