Dave Franco weighs in on the viral speculation surrounding his potential portrayal of Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, in a future film or TV series.
Dave Franco has addressed the widespread internet speculation about him portraying accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione in a potential film or television adaptation. Mangione, 26, was arrested last month for fatally shooting Brian Thompson , 50, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in December. The 'anti-capitalist' Ivy League graduate has pleaded not guilty to multiple murder charges, including murder as an act of terrorism. He is currently awaiting trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
Social media users quickly pointed out the striking resemblance between Mangione and Franco, 39, particularly their eyebrows, eyes, and smiles. This fueled intense predictions that Ryan Murphy, known for his successful true-crime series like 'The People v. O. J. Simpson' and 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,' would capitalize on the story. During an interview at the Sundance Film Festival, Franco revealed that he had been inundated with messages about the likeness. While he acknowledged receiving numerous texts from people with his phone number, he stated that there hadn't been any official offers for a role. Franco's comments came amidst a surge of online commentary urging him to take on the part. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) joked that Franco should be in line to play Mangione, with some predicting that Murphy was already drafting a script. The internet buzzed with speculation about a potential Netflix or HBO series starring Franco as Mangione, echoing the success of Murphy's previous true-crime ventures. Franco, known for his roles in films like '21 Jump Street,' 'Now You See Me,' and 'The Disaster Artist,' has also been involved in producing and directing projects. Notably, his recent work includes the 2024 romantic thriller 'Love Lies Bleeding.' Meanwhile, Mangione has reportedly been 'moved' by the attention and support he has received since his arrest. Sources close to him say he was 'shocked and really choked up' when he first saw the outpouring of fan interest, which gave him 'confidence and reassurance that he will be okay.' Mangione was apprehended after being recognized by a McDonald's employee in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 100 miles east of Pittsburgh.
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