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By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

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By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

As we celebrate star role models this week let’s take a look to James Franco…

Not only is he one of Hollywood’s hottest actors right now, but he’s also a student at Columbia, NYU, and he is about to make his directorial debut! Want to be in James’ upcoming film “Herbert White”? Click here to apply on InstantCast today!

What’s next for this young Hollywood hottie? He is up for a role opposite Julia Roberts in “Eat Pray Love,” a Plan B drama at Columbia, and he’s taking classes for his master’s degree at Columbia University. What a schedule! What a role model! Click here to become a fan of James Franco today!

James Franco just might be the hottest actor in Hollywood right now. With both blockbuster hits like Spider-Man and critically acclaimed films like Milk under his belt, there’s no stopping this amazing AllStar.

TODAY ONLY, you can get cast in a short film that James wrote and is directing! The film, called ‘Herbert White,’ is looking for redneck types who can play downtrodden country folks.

Think you’re perfect for the part? Click here to get all the open call details!

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor