James Franco reveals 90s-style look for gay film role

James Franco has revealed his new look for forthcoming gay-related film Michael.

The film follows the life of Michael Glatze, the co-founder of Young Gay America and a strong advocate for gay rights, who later denounced homosexuality and turned to religion after a health scare. He married a woman in 2013.

Franco took to Instagram to reveal his new haircut for his role as Glatze, which almost makes him look like a lost member of the Backstreet Boys – take a look below:

Franco has also whet appetites for the film by posting a series of photos on Instagram in which he poses with his Michael co-star Zachary Quinto, who will play Glatze’s former boyfriend. Take a look here.

Meanwhile, Franco recently spoke out against a web article claiming he is in a “seemingly gay” relationship, labelling it “homophobic” – read more here.