At the Toronto International Film Festival, Dave said it "felt like the right time and the right project and the right dynamic" for them to appear together (via Entertainment Weekly). However, even when the brothers aren't collaborating, James still has an influence on Dave and his work 

In July 2020, Dave made his directorial debut with "The Rental", a horror movie that features brothers Josh and Charlie (played by Jeremy Allen White and Dan Stevens). Winning Charlie's approval is important to Josh — a dynamic that Dave has said he shares with his brother. "[He's] kind of shy about it and doesn't really know how much he wants [his brother's approval] but feels like he needs it, and there's all of these conflicting things," Franco shared during his appearance on "Popcorn with Peter Travers" (via CheatSheet). While Dave admitted this is not quite the case any longer, he said, "I think that's how me and my brother used to be."

After five women accused James Franco of sexual misconduct, former partner Seth Rogen has revealed he has no plans to work with James in the future (via NBC News). It appears Dave has not commented as to whether or not he plans to work with his brother again in the future.

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