After the harassment allegations, James Franco kept a low profile for several years. For a while, the actor returned with several projects, including a biopic about Fidel Castro.
Off screens since 2019 and airing the third and final season of The Deuce, James Franco has since discovered a financial settlement with two complainants after allegations of harassment.
Therefore, the actor is preparing to return to cinema. First of all, he will be seen in Bill August’s historical film Me, You, a two-time winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival thanks to Pelle le Conquérant and Les Meilleurs Intentions.
according to DeadlineThe 44-year-old comedian has another project: Alina de Cuba. Directed by Miguel Bardem, this biopic stars James Franco as Fidel Castro, the charismatic and controversial leader of the Cuban Revolution.
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The story will focus on the relationship between a politician and Natalia “Nati” Revuelta, his mistress, in the 1950s. The story also follows the journey of Alina Fernandez, Castro’s secret daughter born from this union.
Alina fled to Cuba in 1993 and became a fierce opponent of her father and his policies. It will be played by Anna Villafani on the screen. As for Natalya, she will be portrayed by Mia Maestro.
If James Franco bears an undeniable resemblance to the former Cuban president in his youth, will his commitment to portraying Castro strain him in the land of Uncle Sam?
Some people, like actor Danny Ramirez, are really starting to criticize the production for not casting a Cuban actor.
Alina de Cuba will soon start filming in Colombia and Cuba. The release date is not yet known.
As for James Franco, his last theatrical release was Disaster Artist, the trailer of which can be seen above.
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