Seth Rogen is opening up about his relationship with former friend and longtime collaborator James Franco, offering a rare update on where the two stand years after their highly publicized falling out.<\/p>\n
In a recent interview, Rogen revealed that he has not spoken to Franco “in a long time” and confirmed that he has no plans to work with him again. The actor said his position remains unchanged from comments he made in previous years following the misconduct allegations that surfaced against Franco.<\/p>\n
“I haven’t worked with him in a really long time and I have no plans to,” Rogen said, adding that the personal details surrounding their estrangement are too nuanced and private to discuss publicly.<\/p>\n
The two actors were once among Hollywood’s most recognizable creative partnerships. After meeting on the cult television series Freaks and Geeks, they went on to star together in a string of successful projects, including Pineapple Express, This Is the End, The Interview, and The Disaster Artist. Their collaborations helped define a generation of comedy films and earned them a devoted fan following.<\/p>\n
Franco’s career faced significant challenges after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2018. He denied several allegations, while a lawsuit brought by former acting students was ultimately settled in 2021. The controversy prompted Rogen to publicly distance himself from his longtime friend and creative partner.<\/p>\n
Although Franco expressed sadness about the end of their friendship in previous interviews and acknowledged unsuccessful attempts to reconnect, Rogen indicated that nothing has changed on his side. He declined to elaborate further, describing the situation as deeply personal.<\/p>\n
Fans have continued to speculate about whether the pair might eventually reconcile, given their decades-long friendship and extensive professional history. However, Rogen’s latest comments suggest that any reunion\u2014personal or professional\u2014remains unlikely.<\/p>\n
While both men have moved forward with separate projects and careers, their once-close relationship remains a notable chapter in Hollywood history. Rogen’s remarks offer the clearest indication yet that the partnership that produced some of the most memorable comedies of the past two decades has firmly come to an end.<\/p>\n