Currently, James Franco has been very active in directing and joining films. As for recent news, "The Interviewer" Actor James Franco is reported to create a movie adaptation of 'Fight Club' author Chuck Palahniuk 'Rant' novel.

According to ComingSoon.net, the actor-turned-director got the rights of Chuck Palahniuk's 2007 novel "Rant".

The publication has shared the statement of the author:

"As of last night we've finalized a deal for James Franco to option my novel 'Rant."

"Details about the casting, shooting and a proposed release date will be forthcoming. Hurray. After the opportunity to work with Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Sam Rockwell, I can't imagine a more exciting actor to work with than Franco."

The publication also shared the novel "Rant" official description:

"Buster 'Rant' Casey just may be the most efficient serial killer of our time. A high school rebel, Rant Casey escapes from his small town home for the big city where he becomes the leader of an urban demolition derby called Party Crashing. Rant Casey will die a spectacular highway death, after which his friends gather the testimony needed to build an oral history of his short, violent life."

Furthermore, James Franco will reportedly direct film adaptatio of "Zeroville" novel. Aside from directing, he will also star as the major protagonist named Ike Jerome, a 24-year-old architecture student who later rides the bust going to Hollywood.