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Whether you know James Franco from his comedic collaborations with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow, his Oscar-nominated work in \u201c127 Hours,\u201d or even his poems and paintings, chances are your impression is only a piece of the overall puzzle of his artistry. The multi-hyphenate has zipped from Broadway to the director\u2019s chair to the classroom, and it wasn\u2019t until recently he slowed down to focus on a select few current projects: HBO\u2019s 1970s New York drama \u201cThe Deuce,\u201d and A24\u2019s \u201cThe Disaster Artist,\u201d directed by and starring James as eccentric auteur Tommy Wiseau of \u201cThe Room,\u201d one of the most notoriously bad films in Hollywood history. In the midst a promising awards season, James gives us a glimpse at his artistic process and his mind-blowing work ethic. Brought to you by A24\u2019s \u201cThe Disaster Artist,\u201d in theaters December 8.\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting