Tommy Wiseau On Why James Franco Was Perfect For ’The Disaster Artist’ | Los Angeles Times

Cult filmmaker Tommy Wiseau (“The Room“) explains why he agreed to give actor-director James Franco his life rights for “The Disaster Artist“ and critiques what Franco got right -- and wrong -- in his performance as Tommy. The pair stopped by the L.A. Times studio at the Toronto International Film Festival, along with Franco’s brother Dave, who plays Wiseau’s real life friend and “Room“ co-star Greg Sestero. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS AND NEWS