Theo James is a popular English actor who is best known for his role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in the Divergent series. He has also starred in other films and TV shows, such as Underworld: Awakening, The White Lotus, and The Time Traveler’s Wife. But is he related to another famous actor, James Franco?
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Who is James Franco?
James Franco is an American actor, director, producer, writer, and teacher. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy for his various roles in films and TV shows, such as 127 Hours, Spider-Man, Milk, The Disaster Artist, Freaks and Geeks, and 11.22.63. He is also known for his collaborations with his friend and co-star Seth Rogen, such as Pineapple Express, This Is the End, and The Interview.
James Franco has two brothers who are also actors: Dave Franco and Tom Franco. Dave Franco is famous for his roles in films like 21 Jump Street, Now You See Me, and The Lego Movie. Tom Franco is less well-known but has appeared in films like The Disaster Artist and Basket Case 2.
The short answer is no. Theo James and James Franco are not related by blood or by marriage. They are not even from the same country: Theo James was born in England, while James Franco was born in California.
However, there is a reason why some people might think that they are related. Theo James bears a striking resemblance to James Franco, especially to his younger brother Dave Franco. They have similar facial features, such as their eyes, nose, mouth, and jawline. They also have similar hairstyles and fashion sense.
In fact, Theo James has been mistaken for Dave Franco by paparazzi and journalists before. He once told Hollywood.com that he was approached by a photographer who asked him to promote his CBS show, thinking he was Dave Franco. He also mentioned that he was once misidentified as James Franco’s brother by a reporter.
How do Theo James and James Franco feel about the comparison?
It seems that neither Theo James nor James Franco mind being compared to each other. They have never publicly commented on the resemblance or the rumor of being related.
However, they have both expressed admiration for each other’s work. Theo James once said that he was a fan of James Franco’s performance in 127 Hours and that he would love to work with him someday. James Franco once praised Theo James for his role in Divergent and said that he was “a great actor”.
Conclusion
Theo James and James Franco are not related in any way. They are just two talented actors who happen to look alike. However, they share a mutual respect for each other’s craft and might even collaborate in the future.
