James Marsden joins Anchorman: The Legend Continues
The actor will portray a rival anchor and nemesis to Will Ferrell's Ron Burgundy. Little is known about the story, except that it takes place in the late 1970s, during the advent of the 24-hour news cycle. Needless to say, the Action 4 News team has trouble adapting to this news format. Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate are reprising their Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy roles as Brian Fantana, Champ Kind, Brick Tamland, and Veronica Corningstone.
Adam McKay is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Ferrell. Production is scheduled to start next month in Atlanta. We reported last month that the set was pilfered by wire thieves, who stole over $300,000 worth of wiring.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues comes to theaters December 20th, 2013 and stars Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Christina Applegate, Luke Wilson, David Koechner, James Marsden. The film is directed by Adam McKay.
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Josh
Awesome casting. Between 30 Rock and Enchanted, Marsden has proven really impressive comedic talent. I'm excited.
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ChiRep_1
I bet Zach Galifinakas eventually joins the cast
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Bane5000
@monkeyiron2-0...LoL sorry, just an idea I had in my head at the moment...
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Monkeyiron 2.0
@bane5000 dont spoil the movie dude
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kiion
never managed to watch the first one, is it worth a watch? I never decided if it was worth my investment of time. Like james Marsden though so this casting is good :D
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justatadmatt
i'm still on the fence about this whole sequel (loved the first), but I like this casting.
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Bane5000
Marsden can play a kooky character, it'll be fun to see the back and forth between him and Burgandy
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Bane5000
@monkeyiron2-0 ...He'll end up being Ron's son perhaps :]
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
Nope
4 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Monkeyiron 2.0
I feel a plot twist
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