James Franco On ‘The Deuce’: New York Was ‘Completely Different’ In The ’70s
Actor James Franco plays twin brothers in the new HBO series “The Deuce,” set in New York City’s Times Square in the 1970s. He tells TODAY that he watched old Martin Scorsese movies like “Taxi Driver” to familiarize himself with the seediness of that era: “New York was a completely different place,” he tells TODAY.
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James Franco On ‘The Deuce’: New York Was ‘Completely Different’ In The ’70s
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He looks way healthier and happier than before. I guess that's what happens when you stay away from social media.
He should be sexiest man alive at least once
@estherdevries5417
6 жыл бұрын
Pengumpul Video Not once, foreverrrrrrrrr
@1DNETTA
4 жыл бұрын
Pengumpul Video, Yes Lawd! James Franco is 🔥🔥❗
@MASKEDMAN712
2 жыл бұрын
Well this is awkward.
@leif1075
2 жыл бұрын
@@MASKEDMAN712 Why?
He looks so much healthier and happier now after his long break away from everything (:
@MegaPupsilein
6 жыл бұрын
girl I noticed that too. Sometimes all you need is a break I tell ya
@teeniebeenie8774
6 жыл бұрын
he do?
@karenling2106
6 жыл бұрын
the deuce is on hbo
James is my boy crush, he so cute.
He's a great actor. Love how he goes deep into his characters in every project. He's not afraid of challenges.
He's looking so great here !
TBH the main reason I watched The Deuce was because Franco was one of the main characters. And then it turns out he plays 2 roles in the same series? Oh my god that's perfect. Love the series. The setting, environment, the characters and the feel is just perfect.
He looks way better now
How funny i just seen him in person surfing with some friends in California like a week ago ..he is really nice.
@Rebeccaihuset
6 жыл бұрын
You're so lucky
@leif1075
3 жыл бұрын
Did you say hi? Did you kiss him?
@luv2cook5
3 жыл бұрын
@@leif1075 no
James Franco is so hot! His smile melts me 😍😍
He did a really great job. Playing twins and being the director. Wow
This man is intimidating and attractive because of his intelligence not his looks
@rodenrren2
4 жыл бұрын
Why intimidating??
I love him so much. He's so smart and beautiful
I've never been a huge James Franco fan but he's really doing a good job in "The Deuce" which is my new favorite show.
His role in the Duce was so will done The difference between the two twin brother characters was brilliant..when you stop seeing the actual actor/actors and start to seeing the character/ characters taking on a more life like element then you truly reached into heart of every person watching it.. it so intricate and the storyline is something to savor Everyone involved with this series deserves recognition....Bravo👏❤️🍸
@dcool2u2
3 жыл бұрын
Great description. Yeah, he did such a great job playing twin brothers with different characteristics and mannerisms that it was really easy to forget that they were both played by the same person. I mean I could really enjoy the performances and believe that I was watching real brothers.
James is so handsome hi James from Idaho! from Lecia,xxxooo
4:04 he looks good here
A real intelligent conversation on TODAY. You don't see that everyday.
i love his eyes
Omg too handsome
He is at a good place with his looks. Just a good looking guy with brains. ❤️
He's so handsome
I hope more people see this show.
Such a charming and lovely man
Just finished the second season. What a show! I like hearing James Franco mentioning Martin Scorsese because from the 1st episode it's obvious that Martin had a big influence in the direction of the show. With that said, the show gives you so many _"The Wire"_ vibes (with its producer being behind The Deuce also) and that's why I loved it! The viewing of the different sides of the society (e.g. thugs, cops, press, etc.) was truly at the level of The Wire! Last but not least, the whole cast was wonderful but James Franco was absolutely mesmerizing! Killer performance!
@bushaybillwill
4 жыл бұрын
Or its David simon who made the wire ..thats the influence bud
Fantastic actor and such a handsome man.
he's twice as handsome now. wtf, James?!
He is a great actor
I love all his movies!.😍💋💜
Great show they did a great job couldn’t wait for the show
James Franco is so funny when he laughs, I laugh. It is because he has a cute smile. I'm 23 & James is in his 30s, I see him as one of my distant peers. I would like to meet him.
The guy on the left look like mark. Oh hi mark
Oh yeah and also that show is reeeeeally well done. 😊
I enjoyed the character of Vincent a lot but to me the brightest light on The Deuce is Maggie Gyllenhaal. She has long been an actress who's taken chances but her role of Candy shows a bravery I haven't seen in Hollywood before. I'm so proud of her.
Thanks God for answering my prayers. He doesn't have the mustache anymore...
@MegaPupsilein
6 жыл бұрын
God is real!
Would love to have this guy's looks, women love tall dark & handsome
It is a show to see and not to miss
That's a fine man.
love love
Awesome show!
he's literally so adorable and so hot at the same time. Also love how this dude is always smiling lol He's probably stoned in retrospect but still love it.
New York was much better in those days, now it is gentrified and soulless.
@lordvlygar2963
6 жыл бұрын
OldSchoolRasslin Completely agree.
James is like the sexiest man alive ... how can a human being have all the good genes at once?
The deuece is probably the best series ive ever seen
Baeeeee 😍😍😍
He looks Hot 😍❤
OMG I had no idea that was Ricky Schroeder until they showed the old pic!
IM HERE
OMG, JF looks massive compared to the others. Like the Hulk. Buffed and tall. I always imagined him lean and small. :D
Can't wait to see him play too ppl
queen today 2morrow and forever.
The HBO show is based on the book Take Her To The Dark Side, The Things a Woman's Body Was Made For. I am surprised they do not put it in the credits. The book was written in 1970 and republished several times, all the characters are the same. The book is more graphic as it is xxx and hbo just cannot comply with that
lol ''if you had a moustache its a whole another story''!!:D
James Franco plays Vincent and Frankie Martino in the HBO series The Deuce.
I lived through it in my late teens and 20s, it was absolutely crazy, I would say working today because every cop was on the take
I auditioned for dis show
Yeah it's clean now, lol.
truck or trick :-) 😁😁😁
Netflix?
Ayyy mi qk :v
He must have also watched The Parent Trap. You know because he's playing twins.
Al looking 40 with his just out of high school pic
Daddddi
Wow, he looks so cute high
was it also a libbyyork back then?
@bwaters735
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. Poverty mentality
It was an amazing show BUT personally i think they should have gone with some more drama. Especially with frankie and his gambling. It might have lost some tiny bit of “realism”, but it would work
People keep forgetting RICK SCHROEDER IS 50 YEARS OLD! 🤯🤫👅i am so old!
I don't need any friends
#FREE FRANCO
What has Ricky Schroeder been doing the last few decades??
James Franco loves Amy Schumer's work!!!!!!!!!!! She was great in the Oscars!!!!!! Thank you very much War Lords Franco and Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😇😊
Where the story of Candy Merrell came from. www.amazon.com/Take-Her-Dark-Side-Part-ebook/dp/B07NYVJJPS
This was a "long" interview for the today show. You barely get 2 minutes.
JF doesn't know how to pronounce Scorsese's name. LOL
I thought that with the whole 'metoo' movement, he was on the outs, allegedly into young teen girls and such. Was that all bs?
NUT
Wees gewaarschuwd.... Ik
6 .yorum türk player
Does he still smokes weed?
Who is the other white guy there?
@1DNETTA
4 жыл бұрын
Phillip Marlowe, Ricky Schroeder from Silver Spoons.
I love this show but the twins was not necessary!
Now Franco's cancelled and Ricky Schroder is a nut job. Oh well.
is it me or is James Franco acting weird
@nh5706
6 жыл бұрын
Haters Remind Me I'm loved. Just you
@westsidecater
4 жыл бұрын
No, he's acting *weed*
I hate 70s based shows
@janemoore4395
6 жыл бұрын
Uh, thanks for your input.
@westsidecater
4 жыл бұрын
Not cool man
@bwaters735
2 жыл бұрын
Me too . Mustaches and ugly clothes.
Ladies will you please relax. The drool coming out of your mouth is distracting. Let's go with a little objectivity here. James Franco and the words "smart," " intelligent," and "great actor" should not be used in the same sentence. Has Franco EVER given a memorable role? No. So far I've watched every episode of the "The Deuce" and I think it's his best performance to date. However, let's be honest, Maggie Gyllenhaal, is the soul of the show. Next year, if she's not holding the Prime Time Emmy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic Role, then someone should be arrested for robbery. Also, Chris O'Dowd should be holding the male version of that Emmy for his performance in "Get Shorty."
@leif1075
3 жыл бұрын
Are you saying you don't think he's a good actor or smart either?