Dave Franco on His Hollywood Success
Dave Franco emphasizes that his achievements in Hollywood were not simply due to being James Franco’s brother. In an interview with Bustle, he stated,
“No one was going to hire me just because I was James Franco’s little brother.”He acknowledged that having a famous sibling helped him get started but insisted,
“If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared very quickly.”
Regarding their relationship, Dave shared,
“At this point, I think he’s excited just to see me trying new things and to see me grow.”
Dave Franco's Career Highlights
- First notable role on 7th Heaven (2006, Season 10)
- Small role in Superbad (2007), a coming-of-age comedy by Greg Mottola
- Supporting roles in Fright Night, 21 Jump Street, and Now You See Me during the early 2010s
- Recent films include Regretting You, Together, and Love Lies Bleeding
James Franco's Career Overview
- Broke out with a major role on Paul Feig’s TV show Freaks and Geeks
- Played Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002), becoming a Hollywood fixture
- Additional key films: Pineapple Express, Milk, 127 Hours, Spring Breakers, This Is The End, The Interview, and The Disaster Artist
Author's summary: Dave Franco credits his success to talent and effort, not just family connections, marking a distinct career path alongside his brother James Franco’s established Hollywood presence.