Dave Franco on Building His Own Career
James Franco, seven years older than his brother Dave, first made his mark in Hollywood. Dave acknowledges benefiting from that connection early on, but he insists his success stems from his own work and talent.
“No one was going to hire me just because I was James Franco’s little brother. If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared very quickly,” Dave Franco told Bustle.
Early Guidance from His Brother
Dave recalls James helping him at the beginning, particularly with finding an agent and navigating the industry. Despite this help, Dave emphasized that his longevity depends entirely on his abilities.
The Franco Brothers’ Acting Paths
- James Franco began gaining attention in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and later starred as Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy.
- He earned an Oscar nomination for 127 Hours and received three Emmy nominations for other projects.
- Dave Franco appeared in early roles on Greek, Privileged, and Scrubs, before breaking out with 21 Jump Street (2012).
- He continued to rise with films such as Now You See Me, Neighbors, Now You See Me 2, Nerve, Love Lies Bleeding, Together, Regretting You, and The Studio, the latter earning him an Emmy nomination.
Author’s Summary
Dave Franco acknowledges his brother’s early support but makes clear that his staying power in Hollywood comes from his dedication and independent achievements.