James Franco has admitted he regrets taking the lead role in the 2006 movie Tristan & Isolde, calling it a major error in judgment. The film, an epic romance directed by Kevin Reynolds and produced by Ridley Scott, starred Franco as the character Tristan alongside Sophia Myles.
Even though the project had a well-known and respected team, Franco now says he wishes he hadn’t been involved.
In an article for The Daily Beast, James Franco shared that when he was starting out as an actor, he was very ambitious and wanted to be in excellent films. He recalled reading a script he wasn’t entirely convinced by, but his acting teacher encouraged him, saying it was the kind of role that would have attracted young stars like Marlon Brando or Laurence Olivier. Franco admitted he reluctantly agreed to take it, thinking, ‘Alright, if that’s what you think.’
Franco remembered spending a lot of time getting ready for the movie – he even practiced sword fighting in his girlfriend’s yard and learned to ride horses in Griffith Park. However, when they started filming in Ireland, the script changed. Big battle scenes were cut and replaced with quieter, more secretive killings. “Everything I trained for was for nothing,” he explained.
This experience helped James Franco realize what’s most important when choosing a film project. He explained, “From now on, I’ll only take on movies I’m truly passionate about. You can feel it deep down when a movie feels right, and that’s the best reason to do it. Don’t waste time on a film you wouldn’t enjoy watching or simply don’t believe in, because making a movie can be incredibly difficult.”
Despite opening in over 1,800 theaters across North America, the movie Tristan & Isolde didn’t perform strongly at the box office, bringing in just $6.5 million during its opening weekend. Ultimately, it earned about $28 million domestically.
Reviews for the film were generally mixed. Rotten Tomatoes reported a 31% approval rating, with many critics finding it well-made but lacking the grand romance it attempted. Metacritic gave it a score of 49 out of 100, suggesting average reviews. In The New York Times, Manohla Dargis called the movie enjoyable and true to its promises, but not particularly groundbreaking.
Even though the project wasn’t perfect, Franco still considers it a valuable learning experience and a key moment in his professional life.
Read More
- Leveraged ETFs: A Dance of Risk and Reward Between TQQQ and SSO
- The Dividend Maze: VYM and HDV in a Labyrinth of Yield and Diversification
- How to Do Sculptor Without a Future in KCD2 – Get 3 Sculptor’s Things
- Gold Rate Forecast
- Ethereum: Will It Go BOOM or Just… Fizzle? 💥
- 🚀 BCH’s Bold Dash: Will It Outshine BTC’s Gloomy Glare? 🌟
- The Fairness Trap: How AI Can Game Fair Division
- GLD vs. SLV: Which ETF Wins for Retail Investors?
- Magnite Stock: Insider Sale Sparks Curious Questions?
- Chief Legal Officer’s Share Sale: Market Signal?
2025-11-29 13:20