Seth Rogen says no plans to work with James Franco again

Actor and filmmaker Seth Rogen has confirmed he has no plans to work with James Franco again and has not spoken to his former longtime collaborator in a long time. Rogen made the statements in a recent interview, reiterating a position he has held publicly for several years.

When asked about his current relationship with Franco, who faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct beginning in 2018, Rogen described the matter as deeply personal. He said the nuance of the situation is too personal for him to discuss in detail, noting it involves other people he does not wish to drag into the public sphere. Rogen stated his public stance has not changed, pointing to the fact that he has not worked with Franco in years as evidence.

The two actors first worked together on the television series "Freaks and Geeks" in 1999. They went on to star in several popular comedy films, including "Knocked Up," "Pineapple Express," "This Is the End," "The Interview," and "The Disaster Artist."

Franco's career was significantly impacted after five women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2018. The following year, two former students filed a class-action lawsuit against him, alleging he engaged in...