In the aftermath of Luigi Mangione’s story going viral, Dave Franco’s phone blew up. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that anyone who knew him said he looked like the now infamous young man, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on the streets of New York City.

Dave Franco knows about those Luigi Mangione comparisons. The actor, 39, was asked at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend about the internet’s call for him to play Mangione — the 26-year-old who allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in NYC in Dec. 2024 — in a movie.

Dave Franco revealed that 'anyone who has my phone number' has contacted him about his apparent resemblance to Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

"Not just friends — anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it." Dave Franco has heard your ideas about playing a certain person of interest — and he's overwhelmed. The Disaster Artist star reacted to the idea that he portray Luigi Mangione,

Dave Franco shared his thoughts about the comparisons that have been made between his physical appearance and Luigi Mangione's...notably by his own friends.

The actor's resemblance to Mangione has also become a topic of debate, with some fans suggesting that Franco could play Mangione in a potential film or series.

Yes, Dave Franco knows you think he looks like Luigi Mangione.

Please stop tagging actor Dave Franco in posts about Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—he’s aware of the discourse, and of their resemblance. At least that’s what the actor said while being interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday.