James Franco Storms Off Set After Oscars

James Franco reportedly had a meltdown shortly after his poorly received 2011 Oscars hosting gig with Anne Hathaway, as recounted by comedian Paul Rust on his podcast 'With Gourley and Rust.' Rust witnessed Franco's frustration during a CollegeHumor promotional shoot for the film 'Your Highness,' which took place just two days after the Oscars. Franco appeared upset by the negative reviews and was mumbling through his lines, leading to unusable takes. When prompted by the director about his performance, Franco became even more agitated and began ad-libbing, humorously referencing his own persona by saying, 'James Franco was high on heroin when he was hosting the Oscars last night.' This incident highlights how the backlash from the Oscars affected Franco’s subsequent promotional work.