Hollywood A-lister James Franco's latest mind-bender has sent social media into meltdown mode. The actor has dropped a cryptic video claiming to show footage of alien activity, leaving fans and detractors alike scratching their heads. It's the perfect storm of intrigue and curiosity – is it a genuine revelation or just another cunning PR stunt?
The video, which Franco has been teasing for weeks on TikTok, features him standing behind a laptop, before hitting play on a clip that's left many gobsmacked. The footage itself appears to show an individual in a dodgy alien costume lurking around woods and sneaking through doors – it's a far cry from the sophisticated special effects of his movie career.
This latest move comes hot on the heels of weeks of cryptic posts from Franco, where he hinted at "crazy stuff going down" and promised a major reveal on July 13th. Despite insisting this isn't some clever marketing ploy, Franco's social media following is dominated by accounts linked to his upcoming movie 'Love Meets In The Sunshine', raising eyebrows about the true nature of this alien business.
The post has quickly racked up over two million views and sparked a firestorm of opinions – from amusement and speculation about the identity of our extraterrestrial friend (some even jokingly suggesting it's none other than his former collaborator Seth Rogen) to outright frustration. Reality TV star Snooki wasn't impressed, simply responding with "stop" and a dismissive emoji, while another commenter expressed their desire for more of Franco's previous work.
It's been a bumpy ride for Franco in recent years – after a period of relative quiet following the 2018 sexual misconduct allegations that left his career in tatters. A lawsuit related to these claims was settled out of court in 2021, and he's since struggled to regain momentum with his last major film role dating back to 2017's 'The Disaster Artist'. His working relationship with Seth Rogen has also taken a hit, with the comedian confirming they've not collaborated on anything in years – and it seems unlikely they will again.