Dave Franco (21 Jump Street, Fright Night, Scrubs) and Talia Tabin (TV’s Parks and Recreation) are childhood friends who find themselves in increasingly awkward and funny situations when their game of “Would You Rather” takes an unexpected twist— the choices they make start coming true. For the first time ever, they can make anything come true, just by offering it as an option in the game. Will they use their power to make their fantasies become reality, or will the temptation to mess with each other be too much to resist? Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, Kick-Ass) and Dave’s mother, Betsy Franco co-star.

hey everyone, it’s dave. i wanted to share my newest funnyordie video with you guys– it’s about 2 childhood friends who play a game of “would you rather,” where their choices magically come true… as you’ve probably already guessed, the video quickly becomes weirdly sexual and uncomfortable…plus, my mom is in it… (gulp)…

Two new photos of Dave at the SXSW “Would You” Premiere via @FrancosMom

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congrats on your short film getting to SXSW. With 21 Jump Street as the centerpiece film there, you’re gonna have a pretty busy festival.
DAVE FRANCO: Yeah, it’s crazy. Worked out pretty perfectly.

How did you come to write this project?
My friends and I, who make the Funny or Die videos, we were sitting around, debating what our next project would be. We decided to make something with a little more substance, something that felt more like a short film rather than a skit. So I came up with the idea of two college friends who play of game of “would you rather” where their choices magically come true. So there’s a little bit of a fantasy element to it. Things get weirdly sexual and uncomfortable. But I think there’s still an overall feeling of sweetness that resonates. It’ll leave the viewer in limbo, questioning how they’re supposed to react to what they’ve just seen.

You know, your Funny and Die videos have been quite “weirdly sexual.” What about that particular avenue of creativity interests you?
It’s a good question. To be honest, when I make these things, I don’t think in my head, okay, I’m going to make this shocking sex video, you know? I’m just drawn to movies and projects that are original and whether or not you like them, it at least makes you feel something. And for some reason, these ideas that I’ve ended up adapting to short films happen to have sexual elements to them. I don’t know what I’m trying to say, but I guess it’s not it’s at, like, the forefront of my mind, thinking I’m going to make a sex video. I just happen to be dealing with that stuff, I guess.

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