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Hollywood stars Seth Rogen and James Franco have been finest buddies over time, appearing collectively in motion pictures equivalent to ‘This Is the End’, ‘The Interview’ and ‘Pineapple Express’. Nonetheless, followers of the comedic duo won’t ever see one other collaboration between them.
Rogen, 39, has opened up about his friendship with Franco, 43, and the misconduct allegations levelled in opposition to the actor over time.
“What I can say is that I despise abuse and harassment and I would never cover or conceal the actions of someone doing it, or knowingly put someone in a situation where they were around someone like that,” Rogen mentioned in an interview with The Sunday Occasions.
The primary allegation in opposition to Franco got here in 2014, when a then 17-year-old lady shared screenshots of alleged messages Franco despatched her on Instagram asking to fulfill up at a resort room. He was 35 years previous on the time and many individuals questioned the appropriateness of the interplay.
Then in 2018, information broke that 5 ladies accused Franco of inappropriate behaviour whereas they have been college students at his former appearing faculty. He denied the allegations; the case later went to courtroom and was settled in February.
“I also look back to that interview in 2018 where I comment that I would keep working with James, and the truth is that I have not and I do not plan to right now,” Rogen mentioned in his interview.
Requested about their present relationship, he mentioned: “I don’t know if I can define that right now during this interview. I can say it, um, you know, it has changed many things in our relationship and our dynamic.”
Through the interview, Rogen was requested if the state of affairs was “painful” for him and Rogen mentioned: “Yeah. But not as painful and difficult as it is for a lot of other people involved. I have no pity for myself in this situation.”
