James Franco Breaking News and Photos

James Franco is all smiles while chatting about his Broadway show Of Mice and Men held at the Times Center on Friday (March 7) in New York City.

The 35-year-old actor was joined by his co-star Chris O’Dowd and NY Times reporter Melena Ryzik.

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The day before, James, Chris, and Leighton Meester posed together while spreading the word at a press conference for the show.

“We’re going to be together for a long time, and opening night is the first time we all sleep together, and the [rehearsal] process is the courting,” Chris joked at the press conference.

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James Franco and Chris O’Dowd sandwich in their co-star Leighton Meester at the Of Mice And Men Broadway Press Conference held at the Signature Theatre on Thursday (March 6) in New York City.

The three co-stars were joined at the event by their director Anna D. Shapiro and writer Jim Norton to preview the Broadway play for the press.

The evening before, James wore the same clothing to attend the FrancoFest opening night screenings at the IFC Center in the Big Apple.

Of Mice and Men begins previews on March 16 – be sure to buy tickets today!

FYI: Leighton is wearing a Band of Outsiders outfit with Kurt Geiger shoes.

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Leighton Meester hides her wedding ring in this new personal photo she shared from Of Mice and Men rehearsals on Thursday (February 27) in Chicago, Ill.

The 27-year-old actress and her co-stars James Franco and Chris O’Dowd were celebrating what would have been the play’s author John Steinbeck‘s 112th birthday. Here is what they each wrote to accompany their photos:

Leighton: “Celebrating John Steinbeck’s birthday today w/my @miceandmenbway family.”

James: “OF MICE AND MENz!!!! – HAPpY B-DAY JOHN STEINBECK – from your CALiFORNIA SoN! – JIMMY – TELL ME ABOUT DEM RABBITS!!!! @miceandmenbway”

Chris: “Happy birthday John Steinbeck. I’m pretty sure this is what he had in mind for Lennie. #MiceAndMenBway”

Preview performances for the play begin on March 19. Head on over to OfMiceandMenonBroadway.com right now to get your tickets.

FYI: Leighton is wearing a Rails Hunter plaid button down.

James Franco sits alongside a scary looking tiger in this brand new spot featuring the Ford Fusion Hybrid for the 2014 Super Bowl Commercial!

Also featured in the commercial are comedian Rob Riggle and an adorable Yorkie pup.

The duo filmed two separate commercials back-to-back, and James pretends he is Rob! LOL! Check it out below.

“Comedian Rob Riggle demonstrates what #NearlyDouble actually means in the Big Game commercial from Ford. But why does Rob look so much like… James Franco?,” the video is captioned.

James Franco checks his phone for messages while waiting outside the Chateau Marmont for a business lunch to start on Saturday afternoon (January 25) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 35-year-old actor was joined by Adrian Grenier, who met up with a gal pal.

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“Gucci shoot today with my main gal, CATHERINE OPIE!!!!!! She be the f-ckin’ B O M B,” James tweeted the following day.

Earlier in the month, James hit the red carpet at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards where he was honored for his role in Spring Breakers in Los Angeles.

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Lupita Nyong’o hits the red carpet at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards held on Saturday evening (January 11) in Los Angeles.

The 30-year-old actress won the Best Supporting Actress award for her work in 12 Years a Slave.

Also in attendance were Best Supporting Actor winner James Franco for his work in Spring Breakers, Best Actor winner Bruce Dern for his work in Nebraska, and Best Director winner Spike Jonze for his work on Her.

FYI: Lupita is wearing an Altuzarra dress, Bruno Magli shoes, a Monica Rich Kosann clutch, and Dior Fine Jewelry.

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James Franco is dapper while holding a white rose for a Ford car commercial on Tuesday (December 17) in Los Angeles.

Last week, the 35-year-old actor was spotted sitting in the passenger side of a car while heading to the Chateau Marmont with a close gal pal.

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“1 MIllion!!!!! Beeetches Much much much love. I can retire now,” James recently wrote on Instagram after reaching over a million followers.

In case you didn’t know, James and Jared Leto were both honored with Best Supporting Actor at LA Film Critics Awards after tying for the award.