Dave Franco and Alison Brie explain why it took them seven years to reunite forTogether, a horror film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The upcoming horror movie follows a couple after moving to the countryside when a supernatural encounter starts to transform their love, their lives, and their flesh. Off-screen, Brie and Franco have been partners since 2011 and married in 2017.Togetherholds an impressive 100% Rotten Tomatoes score after its Sundance debutand marks Brie and Franco’s first collaboration sinceThe Disaster ArtistandThe Little Hoursin 2017.
During a recent interview withScreen Rantat Sundance onTogether’spress line,Franco and Brie discussed the seven-year wait between their collaborations. They explained that while they’ve been approached for roles together, they have been careful not to “over expose” their relationship in films. Franco also noted that they aim to find the right project every few years, to which Brie jokingly replied he has to write it. Check out the couple’s comments below:
Franco:“I think we are kind of actively trying to find something to do together every couple years, just because we have the greatest time.”
Brie:“And usually, Dave has to write it. So that takes a long time. [Laughs]”
Franco:“Right, that takes a while, yeah, that’s fair. [Chuckles] And then in terms of choosing the right thing, a lot of people do come to us to play couples in certain scripts, but we’re pretty selective, because we don’t want to over expose ourselves as a couple and make everyone sick of seeing us. But this felt like the right one, because the couple in the movie, they’ve been together over 10 years, and we felt like our real relationship could lend itself really well to that dynamic.”
What This Means For Brie & Franco InTogether
Franco & Brie Are Prioritizing A Balance In Their Work-Life
Franco and Brie’s selective approach to collaboration reflects their commitment to keeping their personal lives balanced. By waiting to collaborate on projects that align with them, they maintain their genuine dynamic on-screen.Togetherrepresentsa careful choice that harmonizes their chemistry with the script. Moreover, withthe horror movie’s glowing reception at Sundanceand a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, their chemistry becomes not just a personal asset, but a professional one as well.
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Furthermore,Togetherhighlightshow real-life relationships between actors can enhance on-screen portrayals. Franco and Brie have built careers by selecting roles that align with their personal and professional goals. Some ofFranco’s best moviesshowcase him as a director, such asThe Rental,where Brie also starred, and as an actor in films likeWarm Bodiesand21 Jump Street. As for Brie, she is known for her standout performances inGlow,Community,andSomebody I Used to Know, which Franco wrote and directed.
Our Take on Franco and Brie’s Approach
The Couple’s Philosophy is Purposeful
Franco and Brie’s decision to return to acting together after a seven-year break feels both thoughtful and deliberate. Their choice of project, where their real-life relationship informs their performances, highlights how personal connections can enhance a film’s authenticity. The positive early reception for the movie only reinforces that they made the right choice. WithTogether, their professional restraint has paid off, and it will be exciting to see where their next collaboration leads.
