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James Franco denies stealing idea for new film

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Actor James Franco has denied lifting idea from any novel for his upcoming film, 'Bukowski'.

Franco, 36, said he was inspired by the writings of Charles Bukowski, on whom the film is based, and thought about the story idea independently, reported TMZ.

Writer Cyril Humphris, who owns the rights to Bukowski's autobiography, said back in 2009 he gave Franco the right to create a screenplay based on the book, but the option expired a year later.

Humphris had alleged Franco's movie was clearly based on the autobiography, meaning he ripped Cyril off. The Franco-directed 'Bukowski', which stars Josh Peck and Shannen Doherty, is expected to be released later this year.

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First Published: Jul 05 2014 | 4:21 PM IST

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