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James Marsden Joins 'Anchorman 2' as a Rival News Anchor

by | February 22nd, 2013

James Marsden is the second new actor to be added to the Anchorman 2 cast after Kristen Wiig was hired to play Brick Tamland's love interest earlier this month. Deadline reports that Marsden's character is a rival anchor and nemesis to Ron Burgundy. Marsden, probably best known for playing Cyclops in the X-Men movies, has tons of background in comedy, having appeared in 30 Rock, Modern Family, and Death at a Funeral. Anchorman 2 plot details are being kept under wraps, but we do know that the movie takes place in 1978 and will tackle the birth of the 24-hour news cycle and increased diversity in TV [...]

Recaps

Modern Family Recap: "Slow Down Your Neighbors"

by | January 6th, 2011

Like Parks and Recreation and classic-era Simpsons, Modern Family does a remarkable job of giving its guest stars good roles. Nathan Lane was a mahvelous Pepper, Edward Norton made the world briefly care about Spandau Ballet again, and whoever cast Fred Willard as Phil’s dad deserves some sort of recognition.

Last night’s episode, the first in nearly a month, broke the trend, though. I enjoy James Marsden as an actor (and let’s face it, he’s one handsome man), and he seems very willing to do whatever’s asked of him, but his role as Barry didn’t really seem to have a purpose. Jokes about being spiritual — in this [...]

Spending Dollars

Fun Thing to Buy of the Day: 'Robot & Frank'

by | February 15th, 2013

Great news for grandpas and robots and the people who love them: Robot & Frank is now on DVD! The film, which came out last summer, tells the story of what happens when, instead of taking your aging father to a nursing home, you give him a robot. In the case of this movie, your father will use the robot to get back into the jewel-thieving business. Frank Langella stars as Frank with Peter Sarsgaard as the robot (named Robot), James Marsden as the enabling son, and Liv Tyler as the daughter. Susan Sarandon rounds out the cast as a local librarian and love interest for Frank. [...]

Casting Notices

James Marsden, Denise Richards Coming to 30 Rock This Season

by | October 5th, 2011

30 Rock just started shooting its new season this week, and already the guest star reports are coming in. First up, Denise Richards will be coming on board for a one-episode appearance, although who she'll be playing hasn't been announced. Then, James Marsden has just signed on for a six-episode arc. His character details are also being kept under wraps, but I assume that he will play someone hunky. Another beau for Liz Lemon, perhaps? Or maybe a new nanny for Jack's daughter? Time will tell!

In any case, these two will be joining the previously-announced Will Arnett as guest stars in the upcoming season, which [...]

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