Actor and director James Franco is facing new scrutiny after passages from his 2013 novel, Actors Anonymous, in which he muses on having s** with “young girls,” have resurfaced in the wake of allegations of s**ual misconduct.

Franco’s attorney has denied the allegations made by five women, four of whom are former acting students of the actor.

The women claim that Franco pressured them both on set and in class to perform topless or nude.

Franco, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2011 for his role in 127 Hours, has also been criticized for his conduct towards female fans.

In Actors Anonymous, Franco writes about his routine of seeing a woman every night, even if it meant that the woman was in a relationship.

In one chapter, narrated by a character named ‘James Franco,’ the actor writes that “lots of actors like to screw the extras.

It’s pretty easy.”

He also describes his strategies for luring “young girls” from his fan base.

One such strategy involved asking young girls who requested a photo with him to email him a copy of the photo so he could give them his information quickly in front of a crowd of fans.

Franco admits in the book that this has resulted in him having girls all over the world.

In another passage, Franco describes an encounter with a “okay-looking” girl in Toronto while promoting his film 127 Hours.

According to Franco, the girl had sent him photos of her body, including her buttocks, and allowed him to film their s**ual encounter on his phone.

This description bears similarity to a real-life incident involving Franco and a 17-year-old girl.

In 2014, the girl posted a photo of herself and Franco to Instagram, which resulted in Franco messaging her.

After learning she was 17, Franco began exchanging suggestive messages with her and asked her what hotel she was staying at in New York.

Franco later apologized for his pursuit of the teen.

The passages from Actors Anonymous have caused controversy in light of the allegations against Franco.

The actor’s attorney has challenged the credibility of the allegations, calling them “false and inflammatory.”

However, some have pointed out that Franco has a history of questionable conduct towards women.

In 2014, he was accused of trying to pick up an underage girl on Instagram and in 2017, he was accused of s**ual misconduct while directing an off-Broadway play.

Franco is a vocal supporter of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, which aim to raise awareness of s**ual harassment and assault and promote gender equality.

He wore a Time’s Up pin at the 2018 Golden Globes just days before the allegations surfaced.

Some have criticized Franco’s support of these movements as hypocritical in light of the allegations against him.

Acting teachers have come under fire in Actors Anonymous, with Franco writing in the book’s preface that they are “f**ked up” and “unlike any other teachers because they deal with their students’ emotions and bodies.”

Franco’s own experience as a teacher and mentor to young actors has been called into question in light of the allegations against him.

The accusations against Franco come amid a wave of allegations of s**ual misconduct in the entertainment industry and beyond.

The #MeToo movement, which gained momentum in late 2017, has led to the downfall of many high-profile figures, including Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and TV host Matt Lauer.

The movement has sparked a larger conversation about power dynamics and gender inequality in all areas of life.

Franco’s case highlights the need for continued vigilance and action in combatting s**ual harassment and assault.

The allegations against him serve as a reminder that no one is exempt from scrutiny and that everyone must be held accountable for their actions.

While it remains to be seen what the outcome of the accusations will be, the conversation around s**ual misconduct will undoubtedly continue.