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James Franco Says His Longtime Friendship with Seth Rogen Is 'Over' After His Controversies

James Franco told 'Variety' at the Rome Film Festival that he believes his friendship with Seth Rogen is "over," two years after Franco settled a sexual misconduct lawsuit brought against him by two of his former acting students. "And not for lack of trying. I’ve told him how much he’s meant to me," Franco said.

I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it’s over," Franco said of his relationship with his frequent collaborator on projects like Freaks and Geeks, Pineapple Express, This Is The End and The Disaster Artist. Seth Rogen and James Franco in Pineapple Express.Dale Robinette/Columbia "While Defendants continue to deny the allegations in the Complaint, they acknowledge that Plaintiffs have raised important issues; and all parties strongly believe that now is a critical time to focus on addressing the mistreatment of women in Hollywood," both parties said in a joint statement released in 2021. As Franco begins to resume his film career — Variety noted at least three additional projects he has in the works — the actor recalled that he "didn't really have a personal life" in the past, while speaking to a workaholic attitude prior to that lawsuit.

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