Dave Franco reveals most embarrassing moment after 'Superbad' movie

Published: Aug 01 2025

Dave Franco has recently reminisced about his most cringe-worthy moment in the aftermath of the iconic film 'Superbad.' The beloved 'Scrubs' star uncovered a little-known cameo he made in the 2007 comedy, where during one particular scene, Jonah Hill's character mockingly accused Dave's character of "wetting his pants." This minor role, as Dave recounted, led to some of his most uncomfortable encounters with fans in public.

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"I embarked on quite a journey with that one scene," the 40-year-old revealed during a guest appearance on Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. "Although I only had a handful of lines in the movie, its immense popularity meant people would recognize me on the street." He continued, "And they'd shout at me, 'Why don't you wet your pants again?' It was quite something."

Dave emphasized, however, that these interactions served as a catalyst for him to strive for more audition opportunities and roles. "I swiftly realized, 'I need to keep pushing forward and landing more gigs so I won't be known as 'Piss Boy' for the rest of my life,'" quipped the 'Now You See Me' actor.

Elsewhere in the interview, Dave also shed light on what it was like growing up with his fellow明星 brother, James Franco. "My actual name is David, but nobody ever called me that," he explained. "When I was younger, my brother had a classmate named David whom he despised. So, he decreed, 'You're not going to be called David anymore,'" the 'Neighbors' actor shared.

He added with a chuckle, "That's how I became Davey. And I suppose, among those who know me well, most people refer to me as Davey."

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