Dave Franco is no stranger to attention, but a recent, bizarre comparison puts him in the spotlight for unexpected reasons.

Luigi Mangionemade headlines last month when he was accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel on Sixth Avenue in New York. The attack occurred on a cold December morning while Thompson was hosting a conference.

Since Mangione’s photos surfaced, several people couldn’t help but point out the comparisons to actor Dave Franco.

Addressing the Hollywood journalist On Saturday, Franco admitted to being inundated with comments about the similarity. “I’ve never received so many texts in my life about anything,” the 46-year-old said. “Everyone who knows my phone number has contacted me.”

Even Franco’s wife, actress Alison Brie, joked about this strange phenomenon: “Everyone” sees the resemblance between her husband and Mangione. The couple, who married in 2017, were attending the festival to promote their upcoming horror film, “Thriller.”

While the resemblance between Franco and Mangione has been a light-hearted topic of conversation for the actor, the tragic circumstances surrounding Mangione’s case are quite the opposite.

As The explosion Surveillance footage reportedly shows Mangione waiting outside the hotel before shooting Thompson multiple times around 6:45 a.m. Mangione allegedly fled the scene on an electric bike, heading toward Central Park.

Authorities later found a cell phone believed to belong to the suspect behind the hotel. Mangione was arrested on December 9, 2024 at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. During his arrest, police discovered a ghost gun, masks and other evidence linking him to the crime.

According to police sources, Mangione harbored a grudge against medical professionals due to his dissatisfaction with the treatment received by his sick relatives. Additionally, Mangione, who has medical issues himself, previously shared an X-ray of four pins in his spine on social media.

Her Goodreads profile also featured an extensive reading list about chronic pain, highlighting her frustrations with the healthcare system.

Chris Rock was one of many to attack the public fascination surrounding the alleged assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, cracking a provocative joke about how his appearance shaped the narrative.

“We have Luigi… you know. And that’s good. I’m really sorry for the family. Rock said during an episode of “Saturday Night Live,” address the tragedy. “I mean, everyone is obsessed with this guy’s good looks. If he looked like Jonah Hill, no one would care. They had already given him the chair. He would be dead, okay?

Rock’s joke, while cutting, spoke to an ongoing debate about the disproportionate attention paid to Mangione’s appearance, particularly comparisons between him and actors like Dave Franco. The alleged killer’s resemblance to Franco, and even to his brother James Francohas been widely discussed on social media and in entertainment circles, leading to unexpected conversations that some critics say detract from the seriousness of the case.

Jost, known for his precise comedic timing and quick wit, appeared visibly stunned when the studio audience responded with enthusiastic applause on Mangione’s behalf. The actor, married to the actress Scarlett Johanssonpaused briefly, looking around in confusion before addressing the unexpected reaction.

“Yeah…definitely woo,” Jost joked, clearly not knowing how to interpret the audience’s enthusiasm. Attempting to direct the moment, he jokingly asked, “You seek justice, don’t you?”

Jost then continued his speech by delivering his punchline: “Luigi Mangione gave up his fight against extradition and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York to face multiple charges. Along the same lines, Bumble has exploded.