James Franco Beings To ‘Howl’
Here are a couple photos of actor James Franco, who we last saw in the films Milk and Pineapple Express, on the NYC set of his new movie Howl. James plays famed Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in the film that tells the tale of the obscenity trial that took place in the 1950’s that attempted to censor his now classic poem Howl:
While Jack Kerouac is my fave writer from the Beat generation, I’ve read quite a bit of Ginsberg’s poetry, including Howl, and absolutely love the idea of James Franco playing the poet. This would be the second role in a year where Franco plays a gay man … are we beginning to see a pattern? I absolutely hope so :) After the jump, check out a few more pics of Franco on the Howl set this week …
Aww … James looks adorable in those glasses. Tho, I must admit he looks like a really idealized version of the real Allen Ginsberg (who prolly would’ve had much more luck seducing his male crushes if he had had Franco’s looks). What a great idea for a film! I’m curious to see who will be cast in the roles of Ginsberg’s friends Kerouac, Neal Cassady and William S. Burroughs. This is a movie that I will deffo see in theaters. I’ve read about Allen Ginsberg’s love of his Beat friends, I hope that that part of his life will be portrayed in the film as well.
[Photo credit: Splash News]
Tags: 'Howl', James Franco
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March 20th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Sigh.
He’s so gorgeous.
March 20th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
It’s spelled “Allen,” not “Alan.”
March 20th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Hmm, I’ve never thought Franco was particularly attractive until seeing him in those glasses, but he’s looking damn good.
March 20th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
He was filming on Staten Island on Wednesday, which is where I live. Needless to say, I was so upset when I found out after he was done here. But if I go to the set tomorrow, I shall get some pics to share with you!
March 20th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
he’s a brat, he hasn’t a drop of the depth of ginsberg. good lord. he was probably only hired because of the buzz from Milk.
March 20th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Hey Trent,
I LOVE James Franco and can definitely see him doing justice to Allen Ginsburg. Great pictures!
March 20th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Ditto @Alex. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
March 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
What a cutie!
March 20th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Is that supposed to be “Begins to Howl” or am I missing something?
March 20th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Oh my gosh I love love love Allen Ginesberg and everything about the beat generation. I had no idea they were doing a film on Ginseberg. I really hope they do the story line of Howl justice.
March 20th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
a friend of a friend met him in new york and the pics on fb say he IS gay. bummer for us ladies. great the single gay men of the world, b/c they dont have enough hotties already ;)
March 21st, 2009 at 7:10 am
YUMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
he is soooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooot!
March 21st, 2009 at 7:25 am
wow. James Franco is like, an incredible actor. I love him! and i absolutely love the poem Howl. it’s so powerful!
♥
-S
P.S. did i forget to mention that James Franco looks soooooo amazing in those glasses? (and everything else he’s wearing!) ahh! =)
March 21st, 2009 at 9:34 am
Woohoo! I had NO idea they were making a movie of Howl! I adore Ginsberg, Kerouac, Neal and Carolyn Cassady, and especially Orlovsky! I’m so glad I heard about this; I will DEFINITELY make it out to see this film!
March 21st, 2009 at 10:28 am
*drools*
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
@ Sharty: LOL! Yes, we ladies need a few studly men too, but they’re all playing for the other team!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
What pics on “fb”? I wanna see! There’s been so much speculation about this guy, I want proof.