James Franco was drawn to 'The Disaster Artist' because the story was unlike any other Hollywood tale, blending bizarre elements with a universal narrative of pursuing a dream. The book by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell provided a moving story about dreamers, which Franco found inspirational and unique.
Tommy Wiseau financed 'The Room' with his own $6 million, the source of which remains a mystery. He was determined to make his vision a reality despite the lack of industry support and the film's eventual critical failure.
Despite being critically maligned, 'The Room' became a cult classic due to its absurdity and the sincerity with which Tommy Wiseau approached the project. The film's unique and off-kilter nature, combined with Tommy's ability to capitalize on its notoriety, turned it into a communal and often humorous experience for audiences.
James Franco stayed in character while directing 'The Disaster Artist' to capture the essence of Tommy Wiseau's directing style, which was often absurd and unconventional. Franco used a filtered voice and prosthetics to stay true to the character, but he directed as himself, unlike some actors who fully immerse into their roles.
James Franco chose Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber to adapt 'The Disaster Artist' because they were skilled at capturing relationships and adapting books, as seen in their work on '500 Days of Summer' and 'The Fault in Our Stars'. Their ability to create sympathetic characters and tell a universal story aligned with Franco's vision for the film.
James Franco included a scene with the real Tommy Wiseau in 'The Disaster Artist' to add authenticity and a meta layer to the film. The scene was part of Tommy's contract and was placed at the end of the credits to provide a unique and unexpected moment for the audience.
James Franco compared himself to Tommy Wiseau in his 2013 book review because he saw a reflection of his own drive and determination in Tommy's story. Both shared a strong creative vision and the willingness to overcome obstacles, though Franco also recognized the importance of collaboration, which Tommy struggled with.
James Franco visits Google to discuss writing, directing, producing and starring in his film "The Disaster Artist.” The movie is based on Greg Sestero’s best-selling tell-all book about the making of Tommy Wiseau's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room, often referred to as “The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made”.
In the film, Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero become friends after meeting each other in an acting class in San Francisco. Hoping to achieve Hollywood stardom, Sestero moves to Los Angeles and signs on to appear in Wiseau’s project. Financed with his own money, Wiseau writes, directs and stars in "The Room," a critically maligned movie that becomes a cult classic. The film also stars Dave Franco, Seth Rogen and Zac Efron.
Originally published in December of 2017.
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