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Actors Anonymous is a novel by American author and Academy Award nominated actor James Franco.[1][2][3] Published in 2013 by Little A/New Harvest, the novel is a series of connected short stories about actors in Los Angeles.[4] The chapters follow the 12 Steps and the 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.[5]

On 11 October 2013, James Franco appeared in a book trailer along with actors Jim Parrack, Scott Haze, Stacey Miller and Mia Serafino to promote the release of the book.[6][7][8]

Reception to Actors Anonymous was mixed. Critics complained that the otherwise interesting and well-written stories were marred by name dropping and references to the author's own career and personal philosophy.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ Book review: 'Actors Anonymous' by James Franco
  2. ^ Connelly, Sherryl (14 October 2013). "Real life and real hype blend in James Franco's first novel, 'Actors Anonymous'". New York Daily News. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  3. ^ Longworth, Karina (11 October 2013). "Like a King That Orders One Thing Then Orders the Opposite Thing". Slate. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  4. ^ James Franco's 'Actors Anonymous' says a lot about James Franco - latimes.com
  5. ^ Donoghue, Steve (11 October 2013). "Book review: James Franco's 'Actors Anonymous'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  6. ^ Lee, Stephan (10 October 2013). "See James Franco star in the book trailer for 'Actors Anonymous': 'I Am The Actor' -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  7. ^ Spargo, Chris. "James Franco Wrote A Book, "Actor Anonymous," And Made A Pretentious Book Trailer To Go With It: WATCH". New Now Next. Logo Digital. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  8. ^ Actors Anonymous by James Franco - review | Books | Entertainment | Daily Express
  9. ^ Book review: ‘Actors Anonymous’ by James Franco - Books - The Boston Globe
  10. ^ Actors Anonymous by James Franco – review | Books | The Guardian