Or his rep will beat you down! Or maybe she (Robin Baum?) will just beat down Franco. Either way, asking the actor about any enjoyment of other guys is a no-no, as attendees at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his film Saturday Night learned Sunday night.
“One of the guests asked James a few things that alluded to his sexuality,” says a panel-goer, explaining that the line of questioning was in regards to Franco’s on-camera kiss with Will Forte on “SNL.” “Franco’s rep stopped him from answering, and the crowd got really uncomfortable.” But Franco didn’t seem to mind: “Will and James were taking pictures of themselves with a Polaroid at the afterparty [at 48 Lounge],” says a spy. “And then James turned to Will and joked, ‘Uh-oh, this one is going to make people talk!’ Will even told a passerby, ‘James is a very passionate kisser!'”
Of course, there will be more chances to quiz Franco about maybe being a gay: His film Howl was just selected as Outfest’s opening night flick.
[NYDN]
Mike in Asheville, nee "in Brooklyn"
For one, I hope he’s straight — I’d be soooo overly jealous of any man or boy or man-boy who snags him!
I do hope that James enjoys his real life as happily as he portrays his roles. You can’t hardly help but to fall in love with him. Cheers, James.
Nick
He is obviously comfortable with his sexuality. What’s this article trying to imply?
Being comfortable with one’s sexuality should be encouraged and targeting men/women for every little thing they do that steps outside of the imaginary box doesn’t help.
Marcus
@Nick:
This article isn’t trying to imply anything–that’s what happened at the festival. He was asked a question–and his rep stopped him.
Nick
@Marcus:
“It Gets Really Awkward When You Ask James About His Sexuality.”
Nope, no insinuation there. Come on, it’s the implication that makes people click.
“Either way, asking the actor about any enjoyment of other guys is a no-no.”
“Of course, there will be more chances to quiz Franco about maybe being a gay”
The article softens it, but the majority of Queerty’s commentary is nothing but implication.
Cam
His publicist is being stupid if he is straight. Because if he is straight the fastest way to start the gay rumors is to halt questions or stop interviews when any comments dealing with sexuality arise.
If he’s gay, then fuck his asshole publicist and the rest of those self hating dicks in Hollywood.
Casey
I thought we all already knew – he’s in love with Japanese blow-up companion dolls.
ossurworld
James Franco may be worried about trolls propositioning him….
john
He’s a real cool guy who seems to be enjoying his life, straight, gay, or otherwise — the interviewer should have asked him if he was a toker and what his stance is on the MJ law going up on the CA. November ballot !!
fredo777
Oh, shit, I love both of these guys + would love to daydream about them hooking up.
Sam
Every time I’ve seen James Franco speak, he’s been stoned.
DavidMichael
Ah this is very tip-e-cul. There’s no better advertising with a cute mug like that, than to “keep ’em guessing”. Man he is gorgeous.
SSCHIEFRSHA
Don’t know about him but I sure hope his brother is at least bi. LOL
[img]http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2009/08/10/img-dave-franco_154416826985.jpg[/img]
fredo777
Dave Franco is the qt from Scrubs?
There are better shots of him, I’d bet.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kux984fiVo1qzmm6xo1_500.jpg
Queerty is obsessed with Jarret Barrios. ZZZ. (John from England)
Very goodlooking family!!
scott ny'er
wow. Dave Franco is as hot as James. Those guys are hotness.
Jeremy
Don’t hate me for this but James’ brother looks a lot like a hot, juicy Brazilian gay actor. Which is much easier to fantasize about him…
ossurworld
Actors epitomize truth in advertising.
JonathanHasHasIt
@fredo777: who asked you? nobody cares what you want.
terrwill
@JonathanHasHasIt: I second that!
hephaestion
It’s May 5. So who is the gay celebrity that’s coming out today? And don’t say that country singer no one ever heard of. She “came out” on May 3rd.
fredo777
@terrwill: Queerty, this obvious troll + his two accounts are just further proof that we should only be allowed to leave comments once we’ve joined the site. And only one account per computer.
But, I’m not too stressed out over this tedious yokel’s antics. Just saying.
alan brickman
James’s brother is really cute nice genes…
alan brickman
quit censoring comments with the voting section…