It wasn't just his chiseled looks that propelled James into stardom, but his ability as an actor. Standing out among his his contemporaries, James standout performances in Disturbing Behavior and Gossip, others took notice of his talent and it wasn't soon before he was cast in the hugely successful X-Men.
James was offered but turned down the lead role in 54. Ryan Phillippe later got the role.
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