New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Actor Dave Franco, 39, recently spoke out about the internet's calls for him to portray Luigi Mangione in a film, following the alleged shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 26, is accused of murdering Thompson on December 4, 2024, in New York City, in an incident that has captivated public attention.

At the Sundance Film Festival this past weekend, Franco shared how the sudden surge in popularity regarding the potential role took him by surprise. "I've never received more texts in my life about anything," Franco told The Hollywood Reporter, sitting next to his wife, Alison Brie, while promoting their new horror film Together.

Franco elaborated, "Not just friends - anyone who has my phone numbe...