Dave Franco says nepotism didn't shape his career

Dave Franco said in a recent interview that while his older brother helped him get his foot in the door, nepotism did not determine his career, and he insisted his continued work reflects his own merit. The actor, 40, acknowledged that James Franco helped him secure an agent early on but said no one would have continued hiring him if he had not proven himself. He added that his brother is now "excited just to see me trying new things and to see me grow."

Franco framed his career as one built on steady work across film and television since his 2006 debut, citing roles in comedies and thrillers that raised his profile in the 2010s. He has appeared in recent projects including Regretting You and Together, the latter of which premiered earlier this year and co-stars his wife, Alison Brie. Franco said he is comfortable with any suggestion that he is sometimes seen as Brie's husband, calling the collaboration "worth it" for their shared creative work.

Franco also highlighted an expanding slate: he is set to star in Now You See Me Now You Dont, scheduled for release on November 14, 2025, the next installment in the Now You See Me franchise. The project follows a period of varied roles...