James Marsden Biography (2)

James Marsden reprises his role as a Cyclops, a character whose eyes release an optic blast, which, at full power, can punch holes through mountains, in X-Men: The Last Stand.

He will be seen in Superman Returns for director Bryan Singer. Marsden stars as 'Richard White,' a relation to Daily Planet editor Perry White and a new rival for the affections of 'Lois Lane.'

Marsden is currently in production on Kevin Lima's Enchanted opposite Susan Sarandon, Amy Adams, Idina Menzel and Patrick Dempsey for Disney. Enchanted is a romantic fable, mixing live action with CGI animation.

Also due for release are two independent films: 10th and Wolf and The Alibi. 10th and Wolf stars Marsden as a member of the crew who accepts a deal to serve in the military instead of going to jail for his involvement in a mob hit. The Alibi tells the story of 'Ray Elliott' (Steve Coogan) who runs a successful business providing alibis for men and women who cheat on their spouses. Marsden plays 'Wendall Hatch,' a man who murders his girlfriend while on a clandestine weekend get-away.

Marsden starred in Merchant Ivory's Heights. Also starring Glenn Close and Elizabeth Banks, the film follows a photojournalist who is forced to come to terms with a complicated relationship in her life. Marsden stars as the woman's fiancé.

Recent films also include the Nick Cassavetes romantic drama The Notebook with Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands, Joan Allen, and Ryan Gosling, and the blockbusters X-Men and X2.

Additional film credits include Disturbing Behavior, Gossip, 24th Day, Sugar and Spice, and Interstate 60. His notable television roles include 'Glen Floy' on the final season of the Emmy winning, David E. Kelley series Ally McBeal.

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