James Franco: 'Rise of the Apes' First Look!

Check out this first look shot of James Franco in the upcoming flick Rise of the Apes!

Rise of the Apes is about a man’s (Franco) experiments with genetic engineering, which lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.

James will be hosting the 2011 Oscars this weekend with Anne Hathaway.

James and Anne sat down with Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts on Friday (February 24) to chat about the ceremony.