
Dave Franco.
(Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)Dave Franco responds to the people with whom they compare it Luigi ManjioneS
The 39-year-old Franco talks to The Hollywood Reporter At the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, January 25th, where he was asked if anyone told him about the comparisons that people make between the actor and the likes of Manyone. Before Franco manages to answer, his partner Alison Brie said, “Someone? You mean everyone? “
Franco told the newspaper: “I have never received any more messages about anything in my life. Anyone who has my phone number has contacted it.
Much of the comparisons took place on social media, with people even assumed that Franco should play Manyone in a movie. “I don’t think there were official suggestions,” 42-year-old Brie said jokingly. Franco added: “No, there are no official suggestions.”
The 26-year-old Manjione is the man suspected of shooting and killing the CEO of UNITEDHEALTHCARE Brian Thompson In New York on December 4, 2024, after a five -day search, Manjion was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with murder on December 9th. It was discovered with a ghost gun similar to the one that was thought to have been used in the murder of Thompson, as well as a manuscript manifestation criticizing the health industry. Manyone has undergone back surgery in recent years.

Alison Brie and Dave Franco.
(Photo by Bryan Steffy/GC Images)Manjione’s photos became viral after his arrest, with a number of celebrities He commented on his appearance. Stephen Colbert Paying attention to the interest of the Internet in Mangione during an episode of December 2024 The late show with Stephen Colbert.
“This story began tragically, but then very quickly (it became) strange, because when the authorities initially released photos of the suspect, the reaction on the Internet was quick and excited,” said Colbert. “You know that (the boy) is an Italian because you can grab Parmesan on these abdominal muscles.”
Although no movie adaptation of the event has been announced, Documentary is already being worked on by a director Steven Robert MorseHe who will look at the fatal shooting of Thompson and his consequences.
“This case is complex and raises important questions about the alertness, the devastating cost of a privatized health system and the inevitability of violence when the peace change is regarded as impossible,” Morse said Deadline In December. “My goal is to present a balanced study of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, showing all sides of history, while respecting the deep loss of life and its impact on all participants.”
Morse, twice nominated for Emmy, a director noted that he expects the “documentary film to be memorized”, adding that he hopes to “encourage a deeper understanding” of the case through the various perspectives of all involved, including Magione.