> At a Glance
> – Allison Williams and Dave Franco were cast together multiple times over 10 years, but every project collapsed
> – The pair finally shared the screen in Regretting You, now in theaters
> – Why it matters: Their long-delayed partnership proves persistence-and a bit of fate-can pay off in Hollywood
After a string of almosts spanning a full decade, Allison Williams and Dave Franco have finally made their on-screen partnership a reality.
A Decade of Almosts
Williams, 37, told News Of Los Angeles that the duo were repeatedly attached to the same doomed projects.
> “We’ve been cast in a bunch of things that never came to fruition over the last 10 years,” she explained, noting the movies “almost happened and then fell apart at the last second.”
Despite the setbacks, Williams says she always wanted to work with Franco, 40, yet didn’t meet him until Day 1 on the Regretting You set.
Chemistry at Last
Director Josh Boone says the wait was worth it:
> “They had a great time… very similar temperaments.”
Franco echoed the praise:
> “I had the best time working with her… she’s so good at going back and forth between comedy and drama.”
On-set highlights:
- Williams injected levity into heavy scenes
- Boone fostered a “family” atmosphere
- Crew held daily morning check-ins, creating what Williams calls “a very emotionally healthy place to work”
Key Takeaways
- Williams and Franco tried to team up for 10 years before Regretting You stuck
- Their first meeting happened only when filming began
- Both actors credit the film’s supportive set for their easy chemistry
The long-gestating collaboration finally arrives in theaters after a winding, decade-long road.
