Shirtless James Marsden shows off his buff physique in swim shorts in Cannes 

James Marsden enjoyed some time off in Cannes, France on Saturday.

The shirtless actor showed off his toned physique in swimming trunks as he cooled off in the sea while staying at the Eden Roc Cap d’Antibes hotel.

The Notebook star, 49, showed off his rippling abs as he topped up his tan in the beautiful sunny weather.

James would definitely use a baseball cap to protect his head from UV rays during the heat of the day.

Together with a friend, the handsome thespian carried a simple pair of flip-flops for when he finished swimming.

Hunky: The shirtless actor showed off his toned physique in swimming trunks as he cooled off in the sea while staying at the Eden Roc Cap d’Antibes hotel

Is called! The Notebook star showed off his rippling abs as he topped up his tan in the beautiful sunny weather

James got his start in 2004, in one of the most iconic romantic films of all time – The Notebook 2004 – which caught the eye of Julia Roberts and led to him being cast as heartbreaking presenter Corny Collins in 2007’s Hairspray.

He now has a string of successful films to his credit, including Lee Daniel’s The Butler, Superman Returns and the X-Men film series.

But one blockbuster that the handsome actor passed on was the successful male comic comedy Magic Mike.

During an appearance on James Corden’s The Late Late Show in 2021, James admitted that he now regrets turning down the role he was offered in the Steven Soderbergh movie.

“There have been a few things in the past that I’ve said no to that I’m glad I said no to and a few things that I might do over if I could do it again,” the actor told Tuesday night. Corden. .

The Hollywood actor explained that he gave up the role due to “a lack of courage.”

“I was afraid I’d be cut from the movie and have all my lines cut and I’d just be an extra running around in a g-string,” he joked.

He added: “I have friends and family who still think it was a wise idea on my part not to do it because they don’t want to see me like that.”

Sun Safe: James would definitely use a baseball cap to protect his head from UV rays during the heat of the day

Released in 2012, Magic Mike starred Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, and Matthew McConaughey.

The comedy-drama centers on Tatum’s character Mike, who makes a living as a stripper at the Xquisite Strip Club in Tampa, Florida, owned by former stripper Dallas, played by McConaughey.

The film cemented Tatum as a leading man and also helped cement the big screen careers of Joe Manganiello and Matt Bomer.