Franco is looking to make a comeback in Hollywood.
looking to make a splash in HollywoodThe casting in “Alina of Cuba” marks one of the first major roles in years for the Golden Globe winner, whose career took a tumble when he was accused ofThe upcoming biopic, helmed by Miguel Bardem, will document the life of Alina Fernandez, Castro’s exiled daughter who didn’t know she was the dictator’s child until age 10., the film’s producers claimed to convince Franco to take on the role was “the collaborative work of the universe.
“To get there on such a tough look to cast, we used Fidel Castro’s ancient Galician heraldry as our focal compass, and then combed through the entire ranks of actors with Latin roots in Hollywood to find someone who has a similar facial structure,” producer John Martinez O’Felan told the outlet.The creative choice is sure to spark some backlash, given the “127 Hours” actor’s recent retreat from the limelight. for $2.
In addition to being accused of sexual misconduct by five women in 2018, the “Disaster Artist” director also previously made headlines for trying to arrange a meet-up with a 17-year-old girl at a New York hotel in 2014. After the scandal broke, Franco admitted the messages were legitimate and apologized, saying he was “embarrassed” and had “used bad judgment.”
“The Interview” actor’s resurgence additionally includes his new role in Bille August’s post-World War II drama “Me, You”, which he announced his role in last month.
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