Dave Franco Reflects on Superbad Audition, Cried Watching New Film 'Forgotten Island'

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The actor also touched on his marriage to Alison Brie during the sit-down conversation.

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Dave Franco revisited his audition for Superbad and discussed his new animated film Forgotten Island during an appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING Jimmy Fallon . The conversation with host Jimmy Fallon moved between a look back at one of Franco's earliest career milestones and a more personal reaction to his latest project.

Franco told Fallon about trying out for a role in Superbad, giving viewers insight into an audition process that came early in his acting career. He also spoke about being married to Alison Brie , adding a personal note to the wide-ranging chat.

The bulk of the appearance centered on Forgotten Island, Franco's new animated film. He revealed that watching the finished project brought him to tears, offering a candid, unscripted moment during the interview about his emotional response to seeing the work completed.

The segment gave national late-night audiences a mix of nostalgia and current promotion, with Franco moving fluidly between memories of his Superbad tryout and fresh reflections on Forgotten Island.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Dave-Franco-Recalls-His-Superbad-Audition-Says-He-Cried-Watching-New-Animated-Film-20260922)._