James Franco, Zachary Quinto and Charlie Carver Set for Steamy Ménage à Trois in Gay Drama 'Michael'

James Franco will portray a gay magazine publisher turned Christian fundamentalist in his next film, but don’t think it’s all fire and brimstone: audiences can expect a threesome from Franco’s character’s pre-conversion days, an individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap.

In the upcoming “Michael,” Gus Van Sant protege and director Justin Kelly shot a love scene with a party of three: Franco, Zachary Quinto and “The Leftovers” star Charlie Carver.

Franco and Quinto play Michael and Ben, a young couple fond of bedding party boys like Carver’s character Tyler. All three actors will flash some backside nudity for the film, a production insider said.

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“It’s a very artistic film, though,” said the individual. Isn’t it always?

“They first meet in a club. The music is pumping. It’s the eighties!” another individual told E!, who first reported the news . “When Charlie’s character questions Franco about having a boyfriend, Franco says, ‘He’d like you, too.'”

While the film has its carnal diversions, its’ not without substance: “Michael” was adapted from a 2011 New York Times article about Michael Glatze, who identified as gay before declaring himself healed by a “spiritual awakening.”

The film also stars Carver’s “Leftovers” castmate Chris Zylka and Franco’s “Palo Alto” co-star Emma Roberts.

And in celebration of the guys’ scene, we present a definitive threesome anthem. Enjoy.

25 Shades of James Franco - His Most Bizarre, Funniest and Sexiest Instagrams (Photos)

Bed selfie. (Is the internet sick of them yet? Judging by the "likes", Apparently not.)
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Franco posts then quickly deletes this nearly-naked photo to Instagram sparking a social media frenzy
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No doubt -- even in character as "Spring Breakers" Riff Raff, James Franco could still get a lot of posse.
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Good morning world.
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Flashback of a young Franco and Jason Segel.
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Bed Selfie!
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Charming and cheeky - Franco defaces the "Bates Motel" sign.
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Even men need beauty rest and James Franco isn't afraid to admit it.
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James Franco steps up his bed-selfie game with help from "Pretty Little Liars" bud Keegan Allen.
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When Franco posted this pic, we weren't exactly sure what was going on here either.
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Bromance Alert: Seth Rogen and James Franco's outdo their Kimye music video parody with a Vogue Magazine spoof.
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Blurred Lines? Franco turns the tables on female objectification. Honorable yet odd.
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James Franco shows off his pineapple express in tights, white tights. 'Nuff said.
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James Dean Franco
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James Franco actor, writer, director and zoo keeper?
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James Franco dresses in drag for Candy's ad.
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Barbie doll selfie! Franco with his character from "Oz: The Great and Powerful." Inanimate photography is officially cool.
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James Franco channels inner dork Napoleon Dynamite.
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James Franco shows us his serious side with a dead-panned camera glare.
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Franco selfies himself in front of a light blub calling it "James Franco has an idea."
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"But first let me take a selfie"
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Franco photographs young girls on a shoot he calls "Romeo and Juilet."
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Franco reveals grand-master painting
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What would James Franco be without the occasional Instagram foodie post? Pre-Oscar Hamburger, anyone?
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Actor, painter, musician and show-off, Franco is the King of the World! - er - Instagram!
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The multi-hypenate sparked a social media frenzy when he posted — then deleted — a racy shot to Instagram, TheWrap picks some of his most provocative shots yet

Bed selfie. (Is the internet sick of them yet? Judging by the "likes", Apparently not.)

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