Franco and his co-stars Zachary Quinto and Charlie Carver just released some steamy pics of all three guys sharing some skin and getting hot and heavy.
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All three hunks are shirtless and in the midst of some major passion. Quinto is kissing Carver and gripping his face while Franco stands behind Carver with his hands gripping his shoulders. Meanwhile, Carver is reaching behind grabbing Franco's waist.
This is definitely one way to get my attention — and that of the rest of the social media universe. The sexy stills seemed to be all anyone could talk about this morning, and for good reason, too.
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Here's the deal. We know Franco and Quinto are phenomenal actors. (Carver's a little newer on the scene, but we're going to assume he's got it going on, too.) So, it's already clear the movie is going to have a strong character-centric storyline. But these stills also prove it's going to be the triple threat: a great story, great actors and great romance, of course.
Plus, we love that actors and film creators feel like they can take these risks these days. Can you imagine a male threesome being acceptable anywhere in entertainment just a few decades ago? Now, filmmakers everywhere are pushing the limits, and society is embracing it. So yeah, show some skin and the girl in me perks up. But for more reasons than just because these guys are good-looking.
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I Am Michael is set to be released Thursday and is making its premiere at Sundance. And while the pictures are sexy, the movie actually sounds pretty depressing. The story follows a gay activist and magazine founder (Franco) who ultimately gets "saved" from homosexuality after he turns to God.
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