James Franco Paints a ‘This is the End’ Mural

James Franco This is the End Mural
James Franco Mural on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles, California painted May 16, 2013 (Photo by Matt Dames © 2013 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc)

James Franco is pretty much a jack-of-all-trades, isn’t he? Franco seems to be able to find multiple outlets for his creative abilities outside of acting, writing, and directing … let’s agree not to talk about his Oscar-hosting gig, shall we? And in support of the R-rated comedy movie This is the End, Franco showed off his painting skills by creating drawings used to decorate the set. He also painted two murals featuring the cast of the film: one located at Melrose & Fairfax in Los Angeles, and the other located in Brooklyn at Bedford & Grand.

Both murals were created in May 2013 with the help of Anna Kooris and Jose Colocho.

Check out the video of Franco at work:

The Plot:

This Is The End follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.