James Franco Joining General Hospital

Yes, you read the headline correctly! Spider Man star James Franco is set to join the cast of General Hospital, reports Soapnet.

All we know is that he's going to be playing a "mysterious" character. Aren't they all "mysterious?" Every soap opera star has some shady background and a secret to hide.

"We are thrilled to announce that James Franco will play an integral part in a lengthy run on General Hospital this fall. It's an honor that an actor of James' caliber would choose to spend some of his valuable time in Port Charles," said Jill Farren Phelps, General Hospital's executive producer.

James will make his first cameo on November 20th and will appear on the show for multiple weeks. What do you think about James joining the cast?