James Marsden has been confirmed to star opposite Will Ferrell in the new Anchorman sequel, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Deadline reports that while the specific details of the plot are still being kept secret, Marsden is set to play a nemesis anchorman to rival Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy.

James Marsden is perhaps best known for his role as Scott “Cyclops” Summers in the X-Men film franchise. Marsden has had some, if limited experience in comedy, most recently starring opposite Tina Fey as Liz Lemon’s partner, Criss in NBC’s 30 Rock. Cinemablend predicts “Will Ferrell will probably bury Marsden when it comes to improv.”

Screencrush speculates the news of Marsden’s character in the rival position makes it unlikely that Vince Vaughan and Luke Wilson, who played rival anchors in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, will appear in the Anchorman sequel. Neither Vaughan nor Wilson have been confirmed for the new movie.

Last month, Christina Applegate tweeted her character, Kristen Wiig, will return for Anchorman 2, and Deadline confirms Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner will also be reprising their roles. Last week, Sky News reported that veteran English actor, Terence Stamp has been approached to play a “Rupert Murdoch type figure” in Anchorman 2. Reports have stated Stamp has expressed interest in the role though nothing official has been confirmed.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues starts filming in March.

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James Marsden is expecting his third child. The 30 Rock actor, who split from his wife Lisa Linde last year, reportedly had a one night stand with Brazilian model Rose Costa. Costa recently informed Marsden that she is four months pregnant and is “thrilled” to become a mother.

The LAist reports that Marsden, 38, had a one night stand with the 24-year-old model in Miami a few months ago. The two went their separate ways but a few weeks ago Santos told Marsden that she was pregnant.

A source told E! Online that Marsden is expecting his third child with “a girl he dated after he separated from his wife has told him she is four months pregnant.”

The 30 Rock actor was single at the time of his Miami fling but Costa was reportedly in a serious relationship. Reality TV reports that the model’s boyfriend Chris Santos was devastated by the affair and the two have broken up.

Marsden and Lisa Linde were married for 11-years and have two kids together, son Jack, 11, and daughter Mary, 6. The actor has not commented on the Rose Costa rumor yet.

Marsden recently played Tina Fey’s boyfriend on the show 30 Rock and is currently working on the movie As Cool As I Am

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X-Men and Straw Dogs star James Marsden has been presented with divorce papers by wife of 11-years Lisa Linde.

According to reports Linde, 39, filed for the divorce and requested spousal support and joint legal custody of the couple’s son and daughter.

According to the couple’s mutual rep:

“This was a mutual decision. They are committed to raising their kids together and remain great friends.”

Lisa Linde is best known for her long running role on NBC’s Days of Our Lives.

The breakup must have been mutual since Marsden, 38, was seen the next day singing in front of a hot dog cart in New York City with a group of friends, onlookers say he looked happy.

11 years is a long time in terms of “Hollywood relationships.” Are you surprised they last as long as they did?

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