First, some context. The Comedy Central Roast of James Franco aired on . At the time, Franco was at a bizarre career crossroads: he had just hosted the Oscars (disastrously), starred in Spring Breakers , and was deep into his experimental art phase. The dais was a who’s-who of his collaborators and frenemies:
The roast featured a "new generation" of comedy heavyweights, moving away from the traditional dais of older legends to Franco's actual inner circle. This created an atmosphere that felt less like a formal event and more like a high-stakes group chat come to life. The Lineup of Roasters james+franco+roast+full+uncut+version+new
: Available for streaming with a subscription on Paramount+ Premium or Essential . First, some context
: Includes Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, Nick Kroll, Andy Samberg, Natasha Leggero, and Jeff Ross. The dais was a who’s-who of his collaborators
You're likely referring to the roast of James Franco that took place in 2013. The roast was a comedic event where celebrities and comedians poked fun at James Franco's career, personal life, and eccentricities.