James Franco, Mike Tyson and Bella Thorne Team Up for Italian Superhero MovieBunny-Man

Mar. 15, 2025

From L: James Franco; Mike Tyson; Bella Thorne.Photo:Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

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James Franco,Mike TysonandBella Thorneare suiting up forBunny-Man.

The trio are among the cast members in the upcoming Italian superhero movie, according to a report fromDeadline.

Andrea Iervolino (Ferrari) is set to produce and star as Bunny-Man while the cast will also includeMichele Morrone(365 Days),Franco Nero(Django) andAna Golja(Degrassi), per the outlet.

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From L: Michele Morrone; Franco Nero; Ana Golja.Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage; Robert Okine/Getty

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“I believeBunny-Manwill revolutionizethe way we think of superheroes,” said Iervolino, per the outlet. “This character embodies both mystery and modernity, not just in his story but in how the audience relates to him.”

“It’s a privilege to produce Italy’s first superhero franchise, and I’m confident it will leave a lasting impact on the global market,” he added.

Tyson, 58, has already finished work on his part, and production onBunny-Manis currently underway in Italy,Deadlinereports, adding that much of the movie will be filmed virtually.

PEOPLE is out to Motus Studios for comment.

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James Franco in Toronto on Sept. 10, 2017.Getty

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Speaking toVarietyin October ahead of the Rome Film Festival premiere of his movieHey Joe,Franco said, “I mean, it is what it is. I’vehonestly moved past it. It was dealt with, and I got to change. So that’s it, it’s over. I mean, I’ve worked in the U.S. too. So I’m just trying to move on.”

ThePineapple Expressstar also told the outlet that it’s “painful” to be “told you’re bad,” continuing, “But ultimately, that’s kind of what I needed to just stop going the way I was going.”

“So now, after having the pause and, I think, changing priorities, I guess what I seek to fulfill me in life [is different],” Franco added.

source: people.com