Actor Dave Franco, 39, reacted to the buzz about him playing Luigi Mangione in a film about the murder of Brian Thompson. At the Sundance Film Festival, Franco shared that his phone was flooded with messages but confirmed no official offers for the role.

Dave Franco revealed that 'anyone who has my phone number' has contacted him about his apparent resemblance to Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Dave Franco shared his thoughts about the comparisons that have been made between his physical appearance and Luigi Mangione's...notably by his own friends.

"Not just friends — anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it." Dave Franco has heard your ideas about playing a certain person of interest — and he's overwhelmed. The Disaster Artist star reacted to the idea that he portray Luigi Mangione,

Dave Franco knows about those Luigi Mangione comparisons. The actor, 39, was asked at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend about the internet’s call for him to play Mangione — the 26-year-old who allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in NYC in Dec. 2024 — in a movie.

Yes, Dave Franco knows you think he looks like Luigi Mangione.

The actor said that his phone was blowing up with people suggesting he would be perfect for the role following the viral case. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox