Watch James Franco Paint (and Insult) His Friends in 'This Is the End' Mural Video

After a few dozen self-aggrandizing film projects, a sordid association with various college institutions, and a deliberately unenthusiastic awards show gig, James Franco has become something of a joke. But we have to remember the actor we once fell in love with: the Daniel Desario, the Saul Silver, the dude in Milk. And just because his extracurricular projects might be a bit odd — might, perhaps, come off as a bit pretentious and unsubstantially elitist. But all in all, some of Franco's creations are pretty good. And the passion that infuses them? Even better.

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Check out the above video of Franco taking to the walls of Los Angeles with a team of painters, setting out to depict the cast of his upcoming comedy This Is the End, and give some due credit to the kook: he might be in it for the glory (at least to some extent), but at least in it at all.
This Is the End hits theaters on June 14.