James Franco Wants 'The Room' Star Tommy Wiseau at the Golden Globes On Monday, Franco was nominated for a Golden Globe for portraying Tommy Wiseau, the star of his latest film 'The Disaster Artist,' which is based on Wiseau's journey directing the notorious film 'The Room.' Franco's film already earned a nomination for best picture, musical, or comedy, and he wants his muse, Wiseau, to appear at the ceremony, too. Franco told The Hollywood Reporter Franco said Wiseau's inspiration for 'The Room' came while he was sitting in traffic during a past Golden Globes ceremony.
