Tag: James Franco

WATCH: James Franco Plays A Former Soap Actor in ‘Maladies’ Trailer

James Franco's name was brought back into soap opera news last week when reports surfaced that "General Hospital" headwriter Ron Carlivati wished to bring Franco back to the soap. However, it looks like the A-list actor already has quite a few projects on his plate. One of those projects is the film "Maladies," featuring Franco as a former soap opera actor who has trouble dealing with his mental illness as well as the mental illnesses of his two housemates.

‘Of Mice and Men’ and James Franco

As if tackling daytime soap operas and the Academy Awards wasn't challenge enough for James Franco (ex-Franco, "General Hospital"), the actor is gearing up to next take on broadway as he's signed on to make his debut in "Of Mice and Men" next year. Franco will portray George in the production, which is based on the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. The character is one half of two migrant workers looking for employment during the Great Depression. Actor Chris…

James Franco To Guest Star on ‘The Mindy Project’

Former “General Hospital” star James Franco (ex-Franco) is about to get a serious roasting on Comedy Central’s upcoming special, "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco," but that’s not all that is in the actor’s future: A Fox rep confirms he’ll also be guest-starring on a two-episode arc of “The Mindy Project.”

Riff Raff and Snoop Dogg Bring Rap Style to Llanview on ‘One Life to Live’

On Wednesday, April 10, rapper Riff Raff taped scenes alongside "One Life to Live's" Josh Kelly (Cutter Wentworth) for an upcoming appearance on the online version of the soap opera. According to The OnLine Network, Riff Raff will portray a character by the name of "Jamie Franko," which sounds awfully similar in name to that of actor James Franco. Riff Raff has made claims that a character Franco portrays in the film "Spring Breakers" resembles that of himself,…

Steve Burton Departing ‘General Hospital’

TV Guide's Michael Logan pulls off another exclusive! In an interview with Steve Burton, the actor reveals that he has in fact decided to leave ABC's "General Hospital" after two decades at the drama series. First joining the cast in 1991, Burton had portrayed the role of Jason Quartermaine turned Morgan. He left the series in 2000, but returned in 2002, and has remained at the show ever since. He's also appeared on the “GH” spinoff, “General Hospital: Night Shift,”…