AceShowbiz - When real-life crime meets Hollywood glamour, social media can't help but buzz. Dave Franco is at the center of it all, with fans clamoring for him to portray accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione in what many predict will be a dramatized screen adaptation of the shocking event.

Franco has been thrust into an unexpected spotlight following the arrest of Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Fans quickly noticed a striking resemblance between Franco and Mangione, sparking widespread calls for the actor to portray the alleged murderer in a future film.

Franco, 39, addressed these comparisons during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the Sundance Film Festival to promote new movie "Together". "Anyone? Do you mean everyone?" his wife and co-star Alison Brie quipped when asked if anyone had mentioned the likeness. "I have never received more texts in my life about anything," Franco added, noting that no official offers had been made.

Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, allegedly shot Thompson in a politically motivated act stemming from his anger at the American healthcare system. After a five-day manhunt, Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania, found with a ghost gun, a silencer, and a handwritten manifesto. The killing has sparked significant public debate and led to Mangione being lifted to a controversial folk-hero status, especially by critics of the healthcare industry.

Social media users have been vocal about casting Franco in a movie or series adaptation of the events. Comments ranged from quips that "Dave Franco has a role waiting for him" to predictions that prolific television writer Ryan Murphy would be drafting an email to Franco. Despite this, Franco confirmed, "I don't think there have been any official offers."

Meanwhile, the documentary filmmaker Stephen Robert Morse is already working on a project exploring the murder of Thompson and its aftermath. Morse aims to present a balanced exploration of the case, including perspectives from all involved parties.

As the story continues to unfold, the intersection of true crime, social media fascination, and Hollywood interest exemplifies how modern narratives are shaped and consumed. Whether or not Franco takes on the potential role of Mangione remains to be seen, but the fervor surrounding the case shows no signs of abating.