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We’ve all heard how the Scrubs
stars think Dave Franco belongs in a CW show than in a hospital, especially with that mug of his. But it looks like the closest he’ll get to that is by modeling for a clothing line known as “Band of Outsiders”.
MTV News reports that he was chosen as one of the newest faces for the campaign, joining actress Leslie Mann and Community star Donald Glover. The trio, unlikely as they may seem, have been tasked to pose for a series of photos showcasing the fashions.
The Scrubs actor, aka James Franco’s little brother, was photographed with Mann and Glover all around Marina Del Rey, California. They certainly seem to be quite a sight on those whitewashed Polaroids.
Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg told Vanity Fair about the unusual pick in the casting, which is certainly an interesting take. He said, “I thought it would be kind of hilarious to pair a cougar with two younger dudes and see what kind of story would come out of it.”
The choices seem to be appropriate enough. “We cast Leslie, Dave, and Donald because they’re equally cool, hilarious, and great looking–all comedic actors that I admire so much,” Sternberg added.
The trio certainly looks like they’re having a blast playing seafarers and such. It’s difficult to see these comedians acting stoic and model-y, but for some reason it works. Aside from the fact that Dave Franco already looks the part, the quirky concept is enough to win us over.
You can see the rest of the photos on the Band of Outsiders official site, which
also features photos of other actors who have been a big part of the clothing line. I’ve spotted some of my favorites, like Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson of HBO’s Bored to Death.
Beck’s also there, and Spike Jonze. Gael Garcia Bernal’s another noteworthy personality, which pretty much sums up the Band of Outsiders I’m familiar with. Oddly there aren’t enough women in there though. Maybe they can drag in Scrubs‘ Eliza Coupe for it. But for now, we’re already happy Dave Franco’s part of the campaign.
Six episodes in and we’re still trying our best to get used to the new cast of ABC’s Scrubs. But to make that transition easier, the casting department has brought in Dave Franco, whose co-stars believe he’s better suited to a teen drama instead of this.
Still, he’s making his mark on the comedy series as Cole Aaronson, an entitled and cocky med student. He’s had his share of films in the past, but this is his biggest project yet. What’s interesting is that he believes his personality’s nowhere near his character’s, even though he’s able to portray him so convincingly.
According to the North Bay Nugget, Dave Franco explains how Cole has put up a façade to keep others from finding him vulnerable. “As the season progresses, you learn about his relationship with his parents, which a lot of his attitude stems from,” the Scrubs star said.
“At the same time, you see that he is a vulnerable kid. With all that said, he puts on an arrogant front, but at the same time, it’s obvious that he’s not really this guy. He is harmless, when it’s all said and done.”
But despite the character’s positive traits, Dave Franco asserts that he and Cole are no similar. “I like to believe that I’m nothing like this character. I don’t know why it comes easily to me. I like to believe I’m a pretty friendly, gracious person, and maybe it’s just my desire to be an a– that I never am.”
Who Dave Franco is, exactly, is more than actor James Franco’s kid brother. The two of them have worked together in the past, sharing experiences and lessons in the industry.
“He’s let me figure out things for myself, learn from my own mistakes. But at the same time, if there is anything I ever do need to know about acting, if I have any questions, he’s always there to answer them,” Dave Franco admitted.
“But I love that he doesn’t interfere with my path. I want to have my own career. I don’t want to be James Franco’s little brother for the rest of my life.”
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