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James Franco's Brother Dave to Star In 'The Room' & 7 Other Pairs of Sibling Co-Stars
The Francos are taking over Hollywood — this time, together. According to reports, Dave Franco has joined brother James Franco's new film The Room , which brother James is also set to direct. While there is no word yet as to whether the two will play relatives in the movie, we're stoked to see the Franco brothers take the big screen together. While Dave Franco is set to star in the upcoming comedy Neighbors — alongside his brother's friend Seth Rogen — the other Franco has been eyeing edgier roles, like his recent role as drug dealer/Britney Spears enthusiast Alien in Spring Breakers. Together, we think that these brothers could play well off of one another, and we're excited to see how this family affair turns out.
The Franco brothers aren't the only siblings to take on a movie together, though Click through to see 7 other siblings who shared the screen.
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Jake & Maggie Gyllenhaal, 'Donnie Darko'
These two Hollywood siblings played brother and sister in Richard Kelly’s 2001 movie Donnie Darko.
Ben & Casey Affleck, 'Good Will Hunting'
Though Ben has directed Casey in movies like Gone Baby Gone they also starred together in the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon penned hit Good Will Hunting. Though they didn’t play brothers in the film, they did play best buds living and working together in Boston.
John & Joan Cusack, 'Say Anything'
These siblings starred in a few memorable ’80s movies together. In addition to stereo-outside-your-window rom com Say Anything the two were both in High Fidelity and Grosse Pointe Blank.
Andrew, Owen & Luke Wilson, 'The Royal Tenenbaums'
If you don’t recognize the handsome man standing to the left of Owen Wilson, that’s probably because you never realized that there was a third Wilson brother. Eldest brother Andrew Wilson is lesser known than his baby bros, but has starred in several movies alongside his brothers, including the Owen Wilson comedy Hall Pass. The Wilson brothers all had roles in the wacky family comedy The Royal Tenenbaums. Talk about keeping it in the family!
Charlie Sheen & Emilio Estevez, 'Men At Work'
You may recognize Emilio Estevez as the jock from the ultimate ’80s movie The Breakfast Club, but did you know that he’s the brother of tiger-blooded Charlie Sheen? Pictured here with father Martin Sheen, Emilio and his brother Charlie co-starred in Men At Work. Both brothers have worked with their old man, too, in movies like Wall Street and Bobby.
Kieran & Rory Culkin, 'Lymelife'
The brothers of Kevin from Home Alone starred together in the 2008 indie drama Lymelife alongside Alec Baldwin.
Elle & Dakota Fanning, 'I Am Sam'
These blonde siblings have made plenty of movies separately, but their first major movie actually had them sharing a role! Younger sister Elle played a young version of Dakota’s character in the tear-jerker I Am Sam.
