James Franco to star in Of Mice and Men on Broadway

[sundayclothes2]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 11:58am

Last night on The Colbert Report James Franco said he would be playing George in Of Mice and Men on Broadway....
Sounds interesting.
James Franco on Colbert Report

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 11:58am

Why did this just make me burst out laughing?

[ArtMan]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:01pm

I don't understand the love for James Franco. How does he keep getting roles?

[DEClarke]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:36pm

Well, you know, if he treats this like other commitments (i.e. attending the creative writing program at University of Houston) it is sure not to happen. In the meantime, I'll sit back and enjoy the triumph of acting delivered by Gary Sienese and John Malkovich in the 1992 film version.

[Patronus]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:44pm

George? Really?

I mean he doesn't match Lennie physically, but I think he could probably nail the characterization. Pretty effortlessly in fact.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:44pm

Christ. Talk about "miscast".

[tazber]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:47pm

He has become insufferable.

I'm all about Dave now.

[drewmangroup]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:49pm

I'd tell him not to quit his day job, but it's hard to keep track of what that is.

[Patronus]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:50pm

Is being the King of Asshatery a job title? If so, I think that would sum his up.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 12:55pm

Didn't realize he was so disliked. Is he the male Anne Hathaway?

[Jon]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:02pm

I didn't care for the Sinise/Malkovich version. My favorite filmed version starred two of the biggest psycho douchebag idiots in the business: Robert Blake and Randy Quaid.

Updated On: 3/6/13 at 01:02 PM

[Patronus]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:23pm

I love Anne Hathaway. People hate her because it's en vogue to do so. It's more fun to be bitter and love them when they're the underdog and hate them when they're the front runner.

As for James Franco - he's just a no talent bum who has made everything he was in weaker simply by him touching it.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:25pm

@Patronus: You have the best avatar on BWW.

[Patronus]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:32pm

Thank you kind sir. It's a classic.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:38pm

'Didn't realize he was so disliked.'

Right? I mean...I don't really have strong feelings about the man, but he was really pretty terrific in MILK.

[AC126748]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:41pm

I've always found him to be a pretty limited actor. That bothers me more than his annoying personality.

[Patronus]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 1:41pm

If by terrific you mean tolerable then I guess.

[GatorNY]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 2:08pm

I thought he was very good in the Gucci pour Homme ads. That's just me though.

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 2:39pm

I typically enjoy James Franco in his movies. He isn't anything great or special, but far from a terrible actor. His Oscar hosting stint makes me question what kind of stage presence he will have.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 3:38pm

He'll probably never be as good as he was in 127 HOURS. Ever. He's a very limited actor, as AC said, but he delivered a pretty great turn in that (wonderful) movie.

Judging by the OZ reviews that are beginning to pour in, he is one of the main detriments of the film, as critics seem to begin to realize his limits as well. I'm sure I'll see this production, but his casting is not exciting in the least to me. I hope he proves me wrong.

[drewmangroup]

Posted: 3/6/13 at 10:21pm

Not a big Franco fan, but glad to hear some love for 127 Hours. The stage is a long way I know but he did himself proud in that.

[The Josh]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 7:32pm

Last night's roast got me thinking about this. Has it still happening? Has anyone heard anything about it?

[BroomstickBoy]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 8:17pm

Every time I hear Of Mice and Men I think of James Roday's Lennie impression from Psych.

"George, you said I could take care of those rabbits..."

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 8:19pm

Isn't Franco supposed to be playing the man who drowned his wife and three kids in a suitcase? I forget the name of the film.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 9/3/13 at 9:10pm

Oh god... Where's Hugh Jackman where you need him.

Seriously though, Franco screams miscast. Why can't they find someone with a better range of acting.