INTERVIEW - James Franco on understanding the main character

The transcript discusses themes of isolation from society, particularly focusing on individuals who cannot or choose not to engage with mainstream social norms, such as social networking. It highlights how this can lead to being excluded from central social dialogues. The discussion uses the character Lester as an example of someone pushed to the fringes. It also touches on how creative works often use extreme examples to explore broader societal trends.

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