James Franco thinks his friendship with Seth Rogen is over after sexual misconduct suit: 'Not for lack of trying'

James Franco thinks his friendship with Seth Rogen is 'over,' but 'not for lack of trying.' Franco, who has faced sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women, made several films with Rogen, including 'Pineapple Express' and 'The Disaster Artist.'

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Calvin Pittman

James Francois making movies again just not with his old collaborators.

“I havent talked to Seth,” Franco toldVarietywhen asked about the status of their relationship.

“I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess its over.

James Franco and Seth Rogen in Pineapple Express

James Franco and Seth Rogen in ‘Pineapple Express’.Darren Michaels/Columbia

And not for lack of trying.

Ive told him how much hes meant to me.”

Representatives for Rogen did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment.

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The cast of ‘Freaks and Geeks’.Chris Haston/NBC

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