Tommy / 'Johnny' — The Disaster Artist Character Profile

About Tommy / 'Johnny'

Eccentric, wealthy classmate who claims to be from New Orleans. Constantly rejected by the industry, he writes, directs, and stars in The Room as banker Johnny. Displays controlling behavior, forgets lines, denies crew basic needs, and reveals he spent $5 million on the production. Reconciles with Greg after initial humiliation at the premiere.

Tommy / 'Johnny' — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

James Franco

Appears in

The Disaster Artist (2017)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Tommy / 'Johnny' — Social Best Friends — Greg / 'Mark' (Dave Franco)
• Tommy / 'Johnny' — Conflict Suspicious Rival — Amber (Alison Brie)
• Tommy / 'Johnny' — Professional Director & Cinematographer — Raphael (Paul Scheer)
• Tommy / 'Johnny' — Professional Director & Actress — Juliette / 'Lisa' (Ari Graynor)
• Tommy / 'Johnny' — Professional Director & Supervisor — Sandy (Seth Rogen)

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• Iris Burton (Sharon Stone)
• Carolyn / 'Claudette' (Jacki Weaver)
• Safowa (Charlyne Yi)
• Raphael (Paul Scheer)
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