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James Franco's grandmother appears in new Wizard Of Oz movie
Written by . Published: January 28 2013
James Franco reportedly landed his grandmother a role in his new The Wizard Of Oz prequel.
The Milk star plays the wizard in Oz: The Great and Powerful, which is based on the books of L. Frank Baum and details the events leading up to Judy Garland's classic 1939 film.
Franco is said to have asked producers if his grandmother Mitzie
Verne could make a special appearance, and his request was
granted.
A source tells Britain's Mail on Sunday, "James is very
family-orientated. He is very close to his grandma and managed to
get her a role in the Oz film. She played a townsperson in the
end."
The movie is due for release in March (13).