Seth Rogen is standing by a decision that ended one of Hollywood's most recognizable creative partnerships.Years after James Franco's career was derailed by sexual misconduct allegations, Rogen says nothing has changed when it comes to where they stand today — professionally or personally.Rogen was recently asked about his longtime friendship with Franco, whom he collaborated with on a string of hit projects, including "Pineapple Express," "This Is the End" and "The Interview" before publicly distancing himself from the actor following allegations that surfaced in 2018.JAMES FRANCO'S ACTING SCHOOL ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY EXPLOITING 2 WOMENSeth Rogen spoke about the current state of his relationship with James Franco in a new interview.(Laurent Koffel/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)When asked how he navigated ending such an important friendship, Rogen acknowledged the topic remains deeply personal."I mean, I'm trying to think how much I want to personally share about this," Rogen told The New York Times' "The Daily" podcast.During the interview, it was noted that society continues to grapple with questions surrounding accountability, forgiveness and whether public figures who have behaved badly should be welcomed back into people's lives.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSSeth Rogen confirms he hasn't spoken to James Franco in a long time and has no plans to reunite professionally after misconduct allegations ended their partnership.
(Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)Rogen declined to delve into details but made clear his position has not changed."I honestly think the nuance of it is too personal for me to get into right now.It is a very personal thing, and I think there's like the public-facing side of it, which I've spoken about, and I have the same stance publicly that I've had," Rogen said."And I think the proof is in the pudding more than anything.
I have not worked with him in years, you know, but the personal side ...