Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Dave Franco Open to Playing Luigi Mangione in Biopic
Actor Dave Franco was asked if he would play Luigi Mangione in a movie.
Franco said he would be open to it but has not been asked yet.
Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson.
He has pleaded not guilty and will be back in court in September.
Franco was recently nominated for an award for his acting, and has a new movie coming out in November.
Dave Franco is open to playing Luigi Mangione in a biopic, according to an interview.
Franco stated he has not yet been approached for the role, despite social media interest.
Mangione faces charges including murder in relation to the death of Brian Thompson.
Mangione pleaded not guilty to the charges and has a court appearance scheduled for September 16.
Franco was recently Emmy-nominated for his role in The Studio and has a new film releasing in November.
- Who
- Dave Franco and Luigi Mangione.
- What
- Dave Franco expressed interest in playing Luigi Mangione in a biopic.
- When
- Franco's interview occurred recently, with Mangione's next court appearance set for September.
- Where
- The interview was on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live.
- Why
- Franco was asked about playing Mangione due to social media interest.
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- Actor
- Dave Franco
- Subject of Biopic
- Luigi Mangione
- Charges Against Mangione
- Murder, forgery, identity falsification
- Victim
- Brian Thompson
- Mangione's Plea
- Not guilty
- Next Court Date
- September 16
- Franco's Recent Nomination
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Franco's Upcoming Film
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (November 14)