In early October we learned the somewhat surprising news that James Franco would be joining the cast of General Hospital and today we get our first look at the actor in his new role as soap star. ABC released a promo pic of Franco on GH … and here it is:
You guys, we’ve been waiting on pins and needles for this moment, and now we have it: the first images of James Franco in his much talked-about performance on General Hospital. Still no word on who James will be playing (beyond that it has something to do with Jason), but feel free to speculate away based on the image. And don’t forget: James’s first air date is Friday, November 20th! What do you think of this first shot? What’s this character all about? What’s with the all-black ensemble? Does that have something to do with Jason too? Start speculating!
Now, I don’t watch General Hospital at all … not since my college roommate used to make me watch it with her. I’m a total Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful fan (tho B&B is really trying my patience these days) so I have NO idea what is going on on GH. I still don’t know what James Franco is doing on a soap opera but it’s deffo a boon for the show. Folks who don’t watch the show but love Franco are more likely to tune in and get hooked. I won’t be one of those new viewers (I already watch way too much TV) but, again, it’s a big score for General Hospital. Do any of y’all watch the show … are you excited that James is joining the cast?
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Why would he do that? It’s such a downgrade. I don’t understand.
WHAT? That’s my only reaction…just…What?
as a loooong time GH watcher. I am stoked. they’ll do whatever they can for November Sweeps. I am anxiously awaiting the reveal of his character. I could assume he has something to do with Dante’s (Sonny’s son) old neighborhood based on the grafitti scenes they’ve shown. But as far as a connection to Jason, i am baffled. Maybe a relative of someone Jason whacked? i don’t know but…. i’d bet he got a damn good paycheck for however long he’s gonna grace Port Charles with his presence!
trent…. i am about to start watching the bold and the beautiful. they stole sarah joy brown from gh and she is one of my fave all-time actresses. she’ll be joining b&b on nov 6th i believe. you’ll be blown away by her. she is just amazing!
First, I wish people wouldn’t have such a negative perspective of soap acting. Yes, it can be melodramatic, but it’s not as easy as one might think. If you’re one of the top dogs, you might be on 3 or 4 days a week, every week of the year. That’s a lot of acting, and it’s definitely a skill.
Besides that, I’m a GH fan, so I’m excited to see how he fits into the show. I think you should tune in Trent. I could see you really liking some of the characters :).
Love soaps. Love GH [which has gotten exponentially better these past few months] and I’m really excited about the drama JF’s character is going to bring to the canvas.
I stopped watching soaps altogether a few years ago but I used to watch GH faithfully. I LOVE LOVE LOVE James Franco though so maybe I’ll tune in on Friday November 20th to check him out. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about GH since Jonathan Jackson played Lucky Spencer. LOL!
Oh and I hope he’s got the ‘smell the poo’ face down!
@Liza — “Oh and I hope he’s got the ’smell the poo’ face down!” LOLOLOL!! Comment win!!
So excited! I love GH.
@Liza have you not heard that Jonathan Jackson is back on GH?! He’s been there for about two weeks now!
I’m PUMPED for James Franco! All of us in the GH world are excited and buzzed for it! James and Steve Burton in the same scene together…be still my heart!
I don’t watch GH, but mmmm…. James Franco… droooool.
They have already started hinting at his arrival with a few scenes of shadowy figures. Sooooooo excited! And with the “real” Lucky back, GH is just getting better and better….. my daytime escape from reality.
James Franco v’s Steve Burton Hawt off! Can’t wait.
OMGOMGOMGOMG!!! I have been so excited about this since I heard the news, and now this promo pic just makes me giddy! GH+James Franco=PURE AWESOMENESS!!!!
Im SO stoked. I watch GH everyday, religiously xD Now we have JJ back, a very sexy Dominic, this is just the icing on the cake.
A lot of stars used to go on soaps for the fun of it. Elizabeth Taylor did a stint on GH back in the day.
@ liza
jonathan jackson is back… AS LUCKY!!!! he came back last week!!!! you’ve gotta come see him he looks so the same but soooo different, i kinda feel weird saying it but he looks kinda hot! i still remember him as the young lucky and saying that creeps me out a bit but. he has grown up, i guess so it is ok!
@bloodyneptune. dominic/dante is my FAVE right now totally took jasons’ place!
Seriously, with James Franco on and Jonathan Jackson’s return, I am beyond excited for GH. The possibility of Franco and Steve Burton on the same screen — wow.
I have never watched a soap opera, but maybe I will start now. James Franco is my secret boyfriend. ;-) I watched the Spiderman movies just for him being in them. Don’t like the picture though. He looks almost like John Mayer who is one of the least attractive people ever.
Well he is taking classes at Columbia right? Maybe he wanted to do something that still allowed him to act, but wasn’t as demanding and gave him flexibility with his schedule.
roxter… gh is filmed in california not the east coast, if memory serves so he’d have to be bicoastal if that is the case. idk?
Wow. that’s one career move I did NOT see him taking.