During his unusual guest-starring stint on General Hospital, James Franco is portraying an artist/killer.

When he debuts on 30 Rock on January 14, however, he'll portray someone a lot more familiar to fans: himself.

The talented, hilarious actor will appear on a few episodes of the NBC comedy, beginning with its return from a month-long hiatus. Franco is expected to start a romance with Jenna.

How does that storyline fit into whatever the heck is going on below? We have no idea. But it's sure to be hysterical.

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