James Franco, the actor, is a very popular guy. This is going to be a very busy weekend for the Oscar winning movie star. Franco is scheduled to appear on the popular soap opera, General Hospital on February 25 and 28. He is also scheduled to play host to the Academy Awards along with Anne Hathaway. The Yale graduate is up for best actor in 127 hours.

James Franco is one of the most popular searches on the Internet. It appears like the handsome actor’s popularity is on the rise along with his movie career. Now, television fans are getting an up close and personal look at the charming actor on General Hospital. The actor is actually a fan of the soap opera. He personally contacted the daytime drama to play a part. Needless to say, General Hospital producers loved the idea. Franco had one stipulation: to play a crazed artist. General Hospital agreed.