“The Interview” is a comedy film released in 2014, directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, who also stars in the movie alongside James Franco. The film gained considerable attention and controversy due to its plot, which centers around a fictional assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The story follows Dave Skylark (James Franco), the host of a popular celebrity tabloid talk show called “Skylark Tonight.” Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) is his loyal producer.