Theo James Talks ’Franny’ and ’Allegiant’ at Tribeca Film Festival

Theo James hit it pretty big after Divergent so if you’re quick to peg him as an indestructible action hero that’s pretty fair, but just wait until you see the more dramatic turn he takes in Franny. The movie stars Richard Gere as the title character, an insanely wealthy guy who doesn’t have a family of his own, but has basically become a second father to his best friends’ daughter Olivia (Dakota Fanning). Five years after their passing, Franny becomes obsessed with taking care of Olivia as if she were his own and that generosity extends to Olivia’s new husband, Luke (James), as well. Luke knows he shouldn’t accept the over-the-top gifts Franny keeps giving, but with a baby on the way, how can he turn down a house and a great career? While in New York City for the Franny world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival I got the opportunity to sit down with James to talk about what drew him to the project and his experience making the film. He talked about first meeting Gere, shooting the scene during which