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944 Hangs Out With the Ones to Watch in 2010

DAVE FRANCO
Making his mark on the long-running comedy series Scrubs as cocky med student Cole Aaronson, Dave Franco is adding more credibility to to his already-famous last name. Before landing a regular role on the ABC series, the younger brother of James (yeah, you know him), had been spotted all over the small screen. Along with appearances on shows like Greek and Privileged, spot Franco in cameo roles in box office hits Superbad and Milk.

What’s Next
Opposite Ben Stiller, catch Franco in the upcoming dramedy Greenberg, and alongside Zac Efron
and Kim Basinger in The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.

The one thing people would be most surprised to know about me ...
I am nothing like my character Cole on the show Scrubs. As much fun as it is playing a complete
and utter douchebag, it’s still difficult for me to watch myself in that role.

Favorite on-set memory?
Being forced to beatbox in front of the entire cast and crew of Scrubs while Donald Faison tore up a dance floor.
He’s never looked cooler. I’ve never been more embarrassed.

What’s your most prized possession?
My apartment is littered with both of my brothers’ artwork. Those are the most meaningful objects that I own.

What about Hollywood or fame have you found to be a myth?
No matter how long you do it, the audition process never gets easier.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be …
The second baseman for the San Francisco Giants.

In five years, I hope to be …
Developing movies that I have written.


LUKE GRIMES
Just in case his name — printed boldly at left — was not indication enough, believe us when we tell you: the guy you’re reading about right now is not Robert Pattinson. Nevermind the countless celebrity fansites and blogs and their side-by-side comparisons, because Grimes is carving out his own path as an actor.

Last year, Grimes won the role of Ryan Lafferty on the popular TV show Brothers and Sisters after impressing audiences with his work in the character-driven drama War Eagle, Arkansas.

What’s Next
Check out Grimes’ handiwork as drummer for the LA band Mitchell’s Folly when their debut album, Whirlwind, is released this year. Also, catch the actor in the upcoming Shit Year, starring Ellen Barkin.

What’s been your most challenging role to date?
Enoch in War Eagle, Arkansas. He had a really bad stutter, and it would leave me feeling pretty vulnerable. Playing it cool is a piece of cake, but being weak and vulnerable is tough, and not many people want to watch it, so it’s a double whammy.

The very first time I was recognized in public …
I had just gotten off of a hike and looked like death when some sweet girl came up and asked if I was the guy from Brothers and Sisters. She then asked if she could take a picture with me and I, very politely, told her no. It seems vain, but who wants a really sweaty picture of themselves floating around?

My first car was a … maroon 1993 Ford Taurus — a real ladykiller.

What was the last book you read? Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse


HALEY BENNETT
Starring as pop singing sensation Cora Corman in the Hugh Grant flick Music and Lyrics, Haley Bennett finally landed on Hollywood’s radar. Bennett has also been awarded roles in films such as the blockbuster hit Marley & Me, a short drama called Passage, and the title role in The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Bennett’s most recent release, suspense thriller The Hole, has been shown at the Toronto International Film Festival and the AFI Film Festival since its September release in Venice.

What’s Next
Catch Bennett in the upcoming sci-fi feature Kaboom, and alongside Nick Nolte and Carter Jenkins in Arcadia Lost.

What’s playing on your iPod right now?
Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”

You’d be surprised to know that …
I loathe exercising and pretty much refuse to do it unless there is a gun to my head (literally). I’d much rather enjoy a glass of wine and some cheese, bread or pizza with friends than go to the gym.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?
Paris ... I miss Paris, even though I have yet to visit the city in this lifetime. I’m incredibly lucky to get to travel to incredible places in the world. I’d love to have the opportunity to live and work simultaneously in Paris. If I had the money, I would flee the country and buy a chateau.

What’s been your most challenging role to date?
Working with Shekhar [Kapur on Passage] was a very intimidating task. He is constantly pushing limits and exploring his actors’ deepest, darkest facets, which, as individuals, we may fear — but as performers, it has the ability to set you free. I found it to be exhilarating. Challenges make me feel alive. The day I arrived in Buenos Aires, I was given the musical number to prepare for the next morning … it was all French. I thought, “Merde sainte! I better go learn this ...” I didn’t sleep a wink that evening, I was so anxious.


art direction Alex Sum for SumCreative
styling Taylor Jacobson
hair Jason Stanton at Cloutier.com using Rene Furterer Haircare for Cush Salon, Beverly Hills
makeup Jamie Greenberg for The Wall Group
makeup provided by Everyday Minerals
talents Haley Bennett, Luke Grimes, Dave Franco
production Erica Canales
photo assistant Nate Hoffman
location Levi’s Los Angeles Showroom

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