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3mo ago

Seth Rogen Declines to Elaborate on the End of His Friendship with James Franco

Rogen briefly addressed Franco's public comments about their falling out, citing his limited media consumption and declining further discussion.

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Seth Rogen (left) and James Franco in happier times, pictured in 2017 promoting "The Disaster Artist." Their friendship flamed out after a wave of sexual misconduct allegations aimed at Franco.
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Overview

  • James Franco revealed in an October 2024 interview that his 20-year friendship with Seth Rogen had ended, despite his efforts to reconnect.
  • Franco's public comments followed allegations of sexual misconduct against him in 2018, which led to lawsuits and a $2.2 million settlement in 2021.
  • Seth Rogen, when asked about Franco's remarks in a recent Esquire interview, stated that the matter 'wasn't on his radar' and declined to elaborate further.
  • Rogen and Franco's professional relationship, which began with 'Freaks and Geeks' in 1999, included collaborations on films like 'Pineapple Express' and 'The Disaster Artist.'
  • Rogen previously distanced himself from Franco in 2021, stating he had no plans to work with him again and condemning abuse and harassment.