Justin Theroux, seen in films such as Miami Vice and The Ten, needs to prepare his evil cackle since he has been casted as the villain in the fantasy comedy Your Highness. He already is included in a pretty cool cast which includes James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Danny McBride and others. ‘Highness’ is a fantasy movie about an arrogant, lazy prince and his more heroic brother who must complete a quest in order to save their father’s kingdom (IMDB). Directed by David Gordon Green, more commonly known for his directing work in the 2008 hit Pineapple Express, the film will magically appear in theaters (not really) on October 1rst, 2010.

Writing credits go to Ben Best and Danny McBride, both who have collaborated on penning up the show Eastbound and Down for HBO. Scott Stuber (The Wolf Man) is producing along with McBride and others executive producing. Scott’s company Stuber Productions has a hand in the film with Universal Pictures dawning the task of domestic theatrical release.

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.