James Franco Heading To ‘30 Rock,’ First Photo From ‘General Hospital’ Stint Emerges

Tags:

James Franco,Jane Krakowski,‘General Hospital’,30 Rock,ABC,NBC,News,TV
  • PRINT
 
 
enlarge
  • James Franco on ‘General Hospital,’ Nov. 2009
  • James Franco
  • James Franco speaks at the screening of ‘Erased James Franco’ at the Museum of Modern Art on April 6, 2009 in New York City
  • James Franco at the premiere of ‘Milk’ in San Francisco

1/4

  • ABC

    James Franco on ‘General Hospital,’ Nov. 2009
  • Getty Images

    James Franco
  • Getty Images

    James Franco speaks at the screening of ‘Erased James Franco’ at the Museum of Modern Art on April 6, 2009 in New York City
  • Getty Images

    James Franco at the premiere of ‘Milk’ in San Francisco
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 4, 2009 4:12 PM EST
LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2009 4:38 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

James Franco is heading to “30 Rock.”

According to Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Ausiello, the “Milk” actor will play himself in the NBC comedy series.

James is set to become involved in a “faux romance” with Jane Krakowski, who plays Jenna on the series.

Fans of the series know Jane’s character is slightly neurotic about her fame and the fake romance is set to be conjured up by their agents.

James will reportedly film his role this week.

In related news, the first still of James on ABC soap “General Hospital” emerged on Tuesday.

James recently jumped from the big screen to daytime TV at his own request and his first episode on the soap airs on Friday November 20.

Few details have emerged about James’ character on the show, but according to SoapNet, which revealed James’ daytime look, he is involved with mobster Jason.

Jason, played by Steve Burton, is an underworld character with a conscience, so it’s likely James’ character will also be involved in organized crime.

The actor has a number of films in the queue as well, including next year’s drug comedy “Your Highness,” which reunites him with “Pineapple Express” director David Gordon Green, and his Allen Ginsberg biopic, “Howl.”

Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on and now!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Do You Think?

Who was the best dressed at the ‘Valentine’s Day’ premiere?

  • Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel arrive at the premiere of’Valentine’s Day,’ Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, LA, February 8, 2010
     
  • Julia Roberts arrives at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif.
     
  • Jessica Biel arrives at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, February 8, 2010
     
  • Jessica Alba arrives at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Jennifer Garner steps out at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Emma Roberts shines at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 8, 2010
     
  • Anne Hathaway opts for a blue dress at the premiere of ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, February 8, 2010
     
voteview results & comments