Dave Franco Reacts to Luigi Mangione Comparison

Hey there! As a gamer, I’ve been wondering if you’re intrigued by the chatter about me being linked to Luigi Mangione, who’s under scrutiny for the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United HeathCare. Since his face was splashed across the internet, fans have been clamoring for me to play the notorious suspect in a potential movie or series adaptation. In a recent joint interview with my wife, Alison Brie, I finally shared my thoughts on this unexpected comparison.

Here’s what Franco said.

Dave Franco is aware of Luigi Mangione’s comparison

Dave Franco recently addressed fans’ casting calls and the comparisons to Luigi Mangione.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he discussed some topics along with his wife Alison Brie, promoting their new horror film “Together.” This conversation ensued after the interviewer broached the topic of similarities between him and Luigi Mangione. Alison playfully chimed in, humorously asking, “Anyone? Are you saying everyone?

Franco mentioned that he’s never experienced such a flood of text messages on any topic before, and anyone with his contact info has gotten in touch regarding it. He also pointed out that no formal offers have come in for the role, as both Franco and Brie noted.

As a gamer, I couldn’t help but notice the striking similarity between the Rental director and Mangione. This observation didn’t just spark conversations on social media; even Saturday Night Live joined in! During their Crime Stories with Nancy Grace Cold Open segment, they joked about it by saying Mangione looks like “Dave Franco with Eugene Levy eyebrows.

While a formal film or series based on Luigi Mangione’s life hasn’t been confirmed yet, several documentaries about him are being developed instead.

1. Documentary number one is produced by Alex Gibney’s company, Jigsaw Productions, along with Anonymous Content.

2. The second documentary hails from the creative minds behind Amanda Knox and How to Rob a Bank, namely Stephen Robert Morse. (via Variety)

Last month, the television network ABC broadcasted a documentary titled “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder”. You could also watch it on Hulu’s streaming service.

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2025-01-27 13:10