James Franco Makes Mark in Cannes, Talks Up New Film ‘Foster’
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Franco attended the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival with his girlfriend Izabel Pakzad, despite not having a film in the official selection this year.
- Franco reflected on his focus on living a positive life and dedicating himself to acting following a sexual misconduct scandal that resulted in a $2.2 million settlement, though he denied the allegations.
- He promoted his new action thriller "Foster," screening at the Cannes Market, where he plays a man seeking redemption while protecting a young boy from a violent crime boss.
- Franco is actively involved in selling films at Cannes and mentioned having wrapped an unnamed studio film set for release next year, alongside other projects like "Toad," "The Razor’s Edge," and the recently released Italian film "Hey Joe."
- Director Timothy Woodward Jr. described "Foster" as a gritty, emotional, and human film, rebuilt from scratch to evoke the feel of a film from another era.