Dave Franco has positively responded to the prospect of playing Luigi Mangione in a biopic, leading to reactions from fans. Notably, Mangione is a U.S. citizen facing accusations of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. After his arrest, people noted the similarities between Mangione and Franco’s appearances, prompting speculations about whether the latter would portray the former in a project.
Fans react to Dave Franco wanting to play Luigi Mangione in biopic
Franco spoke about whether he wanted to play Luigi Mangione. He addressed the topic during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. When asked if he would be interested in portraying Mangione in a movie, Franco paused. He then wondered, “How do I answer this?” This drew laughter from others present in the studio. Franco then added, “No one has approached me about it yet, I will say that. More people in my life reached out about this exact thing than anything else that has ever happened. So let’s just say I’m open if it’s the right people.” (via ScreenRant / X)
The Together actor’s response has prompted fans to react to the matter. One person wondered in a Reddit thread whether he is too old to play Mangione. Notably, Franco is 40, while the other man is 27. Another noted that the actor appeared “very young” in the Apple TV+ series The Studio, adding that Franco looked as if he were in his mid-20s.
Most of the comments on the thread were about the age difference between the two individuals, though many underscored the striking physical similarities. Others commented on what Franco might have meant with his response and whether Mangione was indeed guilty. For instance, Jerepila noted, “I think actors tend to say, ‘yeah I would be open to that’ when asked this kind of thing in interviews because why close the door on any opportunity that hasn’t even been offered?”
If the Luigi Mangione biopic does happen in the future, studios will likely consider Franco for the role.
