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James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor. He began his acting career by guest-starring on the television shows Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995), and Party of Five (1995). Marsden gained fame for his portrayal of Cyclops in the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2014, and for his roles in the films The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). He portrayed John F. Kennedy in the drama film The Butler (2013) and Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present). Marsden starred in the science fiction series Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and in the black comedy series Dead to Me from 2019 to 2022, for which he received a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. He played guest roles in the Modern Family (2011) and 30 Rock (2012–2013) sitcoms. He starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the mockumentary series Jury Duty (2023), for which he received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Marsden has since starred in the thriller series Paradise (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Marsden, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

James Marsden

Scott Summers / Cyclops
for Scott Summers / Cyclops in X-Men: E is for Extinction (2000)
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In a dystopian future where mutants face systematic extinction, the X-Men confront their darkest hour as a powerful new threat emerges to wipe out their kind entirely. Professor Xavier's dream of coexistence between humans and mutants is tested to its breaking point as the team battles against overwhelming odds and internal conflict. The story explores themes of genocide, survival, and whether peaceful coexistence is possible in a world that fears and hates mutants. Key characters face impossible choices as they discover that the threat to their existence may come from unexpected sources, forcing them to question their fundamental beliefs and alliances. The narrative weaves together personal struggles with large-scale conflict, examining how individuals respond when facing extinction. Relationships fracture under pressure, loyalties are tested, and the team must decide what they're willing to sacrifice to protect their future. This arc represents a pivotal moment in X-Men mythology, where the stakes have never been higher and the outcome remains uncertain.