Yeah, I don't think I want to mess with him.

James Franco, who was in the Spider-Man trilogy and Pineapple Express, is heading right back over to the indie circuit with In Praise of Shadows. The drama written and directed by Jay Anania tells the story of William Vincent (Franco), and recounts his eccentric and curious journey that brought him back to New York City after four years in exile to rescue the woman he loves from a crime syndicate.

The film is set to start initial filming on June 15th in New York City, with Miles Levy, Piers Richardson and Vince Jolivette producing. The feature will also be produced and financed by Black Arce Entertainment, Final Cut Collective and Limerick Films. Currently Franco is slated to co-star alongside Danny McBride and Natalie Portman in the David Gordon Green comedy, Your Highness after production ends for Shadows.