In the new series "Dvaika" about the Golden Age of the porn industry, which takes place in Times Square, Hollywood star James Franco plays two main roles at once. The actor himself, born in the late 70's, admits that he grew up on films of those times that played a significant role in his development:
"These were not the simplest times for the film industry. But this period became the foundation for the development of many industries of show business and was subsequently named the Golden Age of Hollywood. I watched all the films of those years, especially those of Friedkin and Scorsese, and was fascinated by the world of motion pictures. Even then I dreamed of acting and directing profession. I love movies and television. When in the process of work of a large number of people a picture is born, and at the same time I take a direct part, then I feel myself a happy person. That's why I'm so attracted to directing. I interact with a variety of very interesting people. In "Dvaik", for example, I was both a director and a producer. By the way, the prototype of the protagonists is a real person. The creators of the series, George Pelekanos and David Simon, at the insistence of one of the producers, Mark Johnson, met with him, although initially it was considered an unfortunate idea. "
"Three in one"
Franco has long established himself as a versatile actor, and no one has long doubted his abilities. And in the series "Two" he not only played two roles at once, but also made a producer and director:
"Many are surprised how I got it all right away. To be honest, then I did not think about it, everything turned out well. Only at the end of filming, for some reason I began to feel a sort of stupor. And the case, most likely, was not a show, but the fact that at that time I was involved in many projects at the same time, besides, I also taught film art and production at New York University. But I learned from this lesson and now I do not take up several things at once, I act on the principle - less, but more thoroughly. And I devoted all of myself to "Two" to myself and was absorbed in the work with my head. I realized that this project is much larger than the shooting of the film, and this work, since I took it for it, must be done well, with full dedication. "
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To recreate the image of the 70's, the costumers and make-up artists of the series carefully selected the costumes for the characters and the most advantageous options for creating an appropriate image. James Franco wore an overhead mustache, and also specially for the project sat on a diet:
"In fact, the mustache was real, although, to be honest, it was a little uncomfortable with them in my daily life. I called them "porn 70s". But this is part of my profession and you can not get away from it. In addition, there are pluses. For example, clothes for shooting were classy, although very narrow. And, in general, of course, the costumers have worked on the glory and have done laborious and laborious work, because recreating the picture of those times by means of a costume is not an easy task. It is necessary to feel that atmosphere and to grasp the subtleties of the style of that era. As for the diet, I only ate salad, and for lunch and dinner. But, in fact, it started long before the filming of "Twos". For a year and a half before this series, I was shot in the film "Woe-Creator" and according to the script, my character had to have a lean and sinewy body. Then I switched to salads. And then this diet smoothly passed and for the period of work on the "Two".
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Controversial topic
For Franco, the theme of porn in the movie is not new. In 2013 he, along with director Christina Voros, made a documentary about the producer center that produces BDSM-content. The actor admits that he considers it important and necessary to discuss many topics that are for a long time under the ban and therefore perceived is not true:
"The subject of porn is rather ambiguous. During the filming of the documentary Kink, I personally went to a porn studio and saw everything with my own eyes. At first, of course, I was confused. What was happening in front of the camera's lens, all these extreme lash-scenes, was the absolute opposite of the actual relationships of the actors behind the scenes. Everything was new and unusual. Especially female directors and transvestites. I also think that in porn today is a complete mess. And that's why I am especially glad that our project "Two" opens the veil of secrecy, encourages criticism and discussion of this topic. "