James Franco has announced that his next project will be an adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel, In Dubious Battle.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old actor will be directing and starring in the production and has already cast several roles.
So far, starring alongside Franco will be Selena Gomez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Robert Duvall, Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston and Danny McBride.
The novel, originally published in 1936, is the story of man who tries to organise a strike by fruit pickers in southern California. Screenwriter Matt Rager, whose CV includes As I Lay Dying, has adapted the screenplay.
Franco is no stranger to the works of Steinbeck, as he recently headlined a Broadway revival of the author's Of Mice and Men.
He also has several other film projects that will be released this year, including I Am Michael with Zachary Quinto and Queen of the Desert alongside Robert Pattinson.
Filming for In Dubious Battle is expected to begin in March.
