James Franco Makes His Microseries Debut in ‘Love, Lies & Frank’ For Shortical

James Franco, an Academy Award nominee and one of Hollywood's top stars, has made his debut in a microseries titled "Love, Lies & Frank." The drama series, produced by Knockout Shorts and available on Shortical, stars Franco as Jimmy Franks, CEO of a high-profile advertising agency. James faces multiple threats as he tries to save his company, including criminal investigations and supernatural forces.

His co-stars include Eric Guilmette and Neela Jolene, who play Jimmy's ambitious employee, Daniella Hanson, and Cameron Frank, Jimmy's stepbrother. Matthew Ko, co-founder and CEO of Knockout Shorts, praised the microseries for its unique blend of conventions and surprises, allowing audiences to enjoy familiar storylines while also experiencing something unexpected.

Guy Shimoni, CEO of Shortical, expressed pride in bringing world-class talent to an entirely new way of delivering premium entertainment, particularly highlighting the milestone of a renowned actor like James Franco leading the charge. The series was directed by Eric Wang Schwager and written by Melissa Lynn Moore. Franco has since reduced his acting activity following sexual misconduct allegations, with only five acting projects credited since 2019.