James Franco Predator It looks like Shane Black?s upcoming Predator movie may have found its leading man. Rumor has it that the film is looking to cast James Franco to go toe-to-toe with the deadly alien. Black is said to be looking to recreate the intimate feel of the original Predator with his new installment in the franchise. Arnold Schwarzenegger has also hinted that he may return to the franchise as his character from the original. A sequel, Alien vs.