There are very few positions held in Hollywood that are more celebrated and coveted than that of the leading man. The majority of films made are constructed around its top billed male actor. The job comes with plenty of wealth and fame, but it is also straddled with a tremendous amount of expectation. The film studios invest a lot in their male stars and they demand a lot in return. Obviously he must give a professional performance, but there is also a lot of thought put into his overall career path. The movie executives, as well as the film going public, have a lot of preconceived notions of what being a leading man truly means. Actor James Franco has all the traits associated with Hollywood’s elite—good looks, plenty of charm and immense talent. He has also demonstrated a tremendous amount of bravery in terms of the choices he’s made in regards to his career. The star is a lot more than just an actor. The Academy Award Nominated performer is also an accomplished director, author and visual artist. How is he able to balance so many different interests and crafts? He explained his mindset on the subject at a Q&A session for his latest book, A California Childhood. “I’m not scared to try new things because I don’t need it to be the b