David Bianculli

Marsden plays a satirical, self-absorbed version of himself, serving as an alternate juror.

Marsden's other recent TV shows include Westworld and Dead to Me, and next month he joins the cast of Jon Hamm's Apple TV series Your Friends and Neighbors.

His films include The Notebook, the 2007 version of Hairspray, and Disney's Enchanted.

He also played Cyclops in the X-Men film franchise.

We're going to listen to Marsden's interview with Fresh Air's Sam Brigger.

Let's hear a clip from the original Jury Duty.

The potential jurors are sitting in the courtroom waiting area, and Ronald realizes that the man sitting next to him is James Marsden.

Dude, that's where I know you from.

You're an X-Man.

No.

No.

These are my friends.

This is Morgan, and Robert, this is Edward.

Thank you for having me.

James Marsden in 2023 speaking with Fresh Air's Sam Brigger.

Marsden starred in the original Jury Duty, and he's now one of the producers of Season 2, Jury Duty Company Retreat, which premieres today on Prime Video.

Next, we remember blues singer, guitarist, and captivating storyteller Roy Bookbinder.

We listen back to our 1987 interview with him.

And Justin Chang reviews the new film Project Hail Mary.

I'm David Bianculli, and this is Fresh Air.