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James Franco has hit General Hospital!

The 31-year-old actor, who began work on the soap set on October 30 (Friday), will play Franco, a mystery man who’s “a little off” for a two month period on the show. See his name in the background? Must be a big shot…

General Hospital’s executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps, told EW that James‘ dedication to the show was incredible.

“When we first talked to James, we asked him if he really knew what he was getting into,” Jill told EW. “But he was dazzling in terms of being able to memorize his lines. He has a remarkable process. He never forgot his lines.”

Don’t miss James on General Hospital starting next Friday (November 20)!

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James Franco is set to make a a guest appearance as himself on NBC’s critically-acclaimed show 30 Rock.

The 31-year-old actor will be involved in a faux romance with Jenna (Jane Krakowski, inset).

Creator/producer/star Tina Fey told EW, ”[Jenna gets] into a high-profile relationship with a movie star that is arranged by their agents.”

James is currently in L.A. shooting his first few episodes for ABC soap opera General Hospital. He’ll return back to the Big Apple later this week to shoot 30 Rock.

Here is your first look at James Franco on the hit ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Not much is known about his character on the show but sources tell JustJared.com that James’ character will be named Franco. Simple enough, right?

General Hospital recently featured a Dante flashbck, where he recalled that he spotted a graffiti sign on the wall that read “co77x.” We’re told this also relates to the character Franco. Check it out below!

James‘ first air date is Friday, November 20th. TiVo it now!

James Franco has been the spokesperson for Gucci for the past year but the Ivy League-educated actor can’t even pronounce the luxury brand correctly!

Check out the the 31-year-old actor’s Gucci commercial outtakes below. With degrees from UCLA, Columbia University and NYU, you’d think he’d be able to pronounce Gucci!

FYI: James starts to shoot his scenes for the ABC soap General Hospital later this week in L.A.

James Franco hits the red carpet at Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars in New York on Thursday (October 22).

The 31-year-old actor shared presentation duties with Mary J. Blige, 38, as they honored Gucci’s creative director, Frida Giannini, with a Design Star Honoree award. Also attending the event was music producer Mark Ronson, who is launching his new “Gucci Ronson” sneaker tonight (October 23).

Next week, James will begin filming a story arc on the longtime soap General Hospital. He’ll play “a mysterious person who comes to Port Charles who will be Jason Morgan’s worst nightmare.” Catch his episodes will air starting November 20!

FYI: All three stars were decked out in Gucci!

James Franco and Freida Giannini, head designer of Gucci, take the Fall 2009 cover of British contemporary style guide, i-D Magazine.

The inside photo spread will feature both Frida and James, who has been the face of Gucci by Gucci’s men’s fragrance.

James will begin his a multi-episode arc on ABC soap opera General Hospital starting Nov. 20. His character is a “mystery man” who comes to the soap opera’s town of Port Charles. Don’t forget to watch or DVR it!

James Franco has joined ABC soap opera General Hospital for a multi-episode arc starting Nov. 20.

The Associated Press reports 31-year-old movie star will take on the small screen as a “mystery person who comes to the soap opera’s town of Port Charles.”

Executive producer Jill Farren Phelps says it’s “an honor that an actor of Franco’s caliber would choose to spend some of his valuable time in Port Charles.”

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