Of course, there’s a considerable elephant in the room when it comes to reviving “Freaks and Geeks.” Seth Rogen has stated that he won’t work with James Franco again, in the aftermath of several women making allegations of sexual misconduct against the actor.
Franco plays the central Freak Daniel DeSario in “Freaks and Geeks” as central Freak Daniel DeSario, and since it’s pretty obvious that the actor’s real-life situation makes him an unlikely return in the event of a potential revival, it might seem difficult to relaunch the show without such a major character. Still, this isn’t necessarily a problem … or, at the very least, it’s the kind of problem another returning sitcom franchise has already created precedent for.
Major “That ’70s Show” character Steven Hyde doesn’t appear in “That ’90s Show,” due to multiple sexual assault accusations against actor Danny Masterson and the ensuing court case. Evidently, the fan-favorite character’s omission due to Masterson’s offscreen situation has done little to shoot down the Netflix show. Seeing as there’s plenty of talent and star power behind “Freaks and Geeks” even without Franco, there’s no reason why a potential revival couldn’t survive without his character.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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