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James Franco and Zachary Quinto Kiss in 'I Am Michael'

james franco zachary quintoJames Franco today posted an image on Instagram of himself and fellow actor Zachary Quinto kissing in a scene from the film ‘I Am Michael’ which is due to premier at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival.

‘I Am Michael’ is an account of the story of Michael Glatze, a former gay rights activist who later in life turned to religion and became a participant in and supporter of ex-gay programs.

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Franco is portraying Glatze, and Quinto his long time partner, Bennett.

The film is based from a 2011 essay published in the New York Times entitled ‘My Ex Gay Friend’.

Anticipation for the film has been building. On Thursday, E! published images from a sex scene between Franco, Quinto and Charlie Carver.

Franco today posted the above image to Instagram with the caption “#iammichael, directed by the great #justinkelley, starring me and the legendary, @zacharyquinto, PREMIERES AT SUNDANCE.”

OIP Staff

Image: Instagram: @jamesfrancotv

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