Handsome actor James Franco always lights up the room when he smiles yet he shyly looks down a lot when talking. Of course that just makes us like him more. James is back as Peter Parker's best friend Harry Osborn and nemesis the New Goblin in Spider-Man 3. This time around is a lot more physical with some great action sequences and more emotional angst between the two friends.

James Franco stars as Harry Osborne Credit: Sony Pictures

When James isn't appearing in period epics like Flyboys or Tristan & Isolde, he's doing indie films like The Dead Girl, An American Crime and Camille, with Sienna Miller. James is a flier and a student of literature and creative writing as well. His career was launched when he played James Dean and starred in "Freaks and Geeks" on TV. We caught up with the actor in Beverly Hills and sat down to get the details on his Spidey action, the fact that he originally auditioned for the Peter Parker/Spidey role, the development of the Harry character and his own career development, what it's like to wear effects make-up, what he's reading now and what's next for him.

TeenHollywood: Have you just been waiting to get to these big action moments in the Spider-Man films or aren't you more interested in the dramatic moments?