American actor James Franco will play Fidel Castro in Aline from Cubaan independent film about the “rebellious daughter” of the Cuban leader, announced the producer of the project, John Martínez O’Felan
“The director wanted someone who physically resembled Fidel Castro and had his charisma,” he told AFP.
John Martinez O’Felan said that he finally decided to approach James Franco after being interested in the profile of several actors of Latin American or Iberian origin.
accused of sexual harassment
This will be the second appearance in a James Franco production since he was reported for sexual harassment and misconduct in 2018. The 44-year-old actor has been accused by four former students of his acting school of abusing them during nude scenes.
During an interview last December, the actor, nominated for an Oscar in 2011 for the film 127 hoursadmitted to having sexual relations with some of his female students.
Filming begins in August
Aline from Cuba It will be directed by Miguel Bardem, cousin of the Spanish actor Javier Bardem. It will be filmed in Colombia starting August 15, said John Martínez O’Felan. Ana Villafañe will play Alina Fernández, the daughter of Castro and Natalia Revuelta Clews, played by Argentina’s Mia Maestro.
Alina Fernández, 66, has lived in exile since the 1990s. Based in Miami, the opponent of the Cuban revolution is the author of the autobiographical book Fidel my father: confessions of Castro’s rebellious daughter.
Source: BFM TV
