James Marsden Begged Idina Menzel to Sing With Him on Set

James welcomes his guests Idina Menzel and James Marsden, who share a lot of affection for each other, and they reflect on the day they first met on the set of “Enchanted”. And after Idina says that James Marsden should be a recording artist because of his vocal talent, James whips out a few songs to show off his voice. And the “Disenchanted” stars set up the much-anticipated sequel.
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[@wabisabi7755]

James Marsden is one of those actors that I wish to become more famous. Also, more musicals for him please

[@camara1194]

Isn’t he already big? I guess to me I always felt like he was

[@beryla4979]

He is already famous! Just not in the spotlight as much as other actors

[@camara1194]

@@beryla4979 yes! and i would love for him to be in high demand

[@markcruz359]

@@camara1194 I think what Wabi means is to have more movies that he likes

[@drakedy2145]

The Donut Lord and Elsa

[@themadafaka6839]

Marsden deserves a bigger career, man. The guy's multi talented. He was so criminally underused as Cyclops.

[@TheFantasylover96]

Took me till today to realize he was Cyclops 😂

[@RaevFairwiz]

@@TheFantasylover96 same lmao

[@themadafaka6839]

@@TheFantasylover96 exactly. 😆

[@stardreamer3204]

Agreed

[@helenahopkinson1058]

It was made all about Hugh Jackmans character Wolverine ruined the movies.

[@chileanyways196]

James Marsden is so underrated

[@DavidHudler]

Yes remember when he was in Superman!!

[@Albiewarburton9516]

Are you talking to a mirror is ur name james marseden

[@nifty2bthrifty366]

underrated in sooo many ways. That rift he sings as Corny in Hairspray, like wow. My man crush everyday

[@marie.s9995]

Yup.. MARSDEN & Mandy Moore.🎊✨ but I'm a big fanfan of them both! 🎊🎉😘

[@ems6644]

Idina Menzel having a crush on James Marsden is all of us!

[@anniem2777]

I’ll never forget the first time I saw him in hairspray 😍😍

[@StefaniaOlla]

@@anniem2777 dammit, that look was good on him.🥵 I was like, maybe 10 when I first watched that movie; everyone was thirsting all over Zac Efron, while my eyes were on James the whole time hahahaha.

[@aussie-filo7249]

James Marsden is such a sweetheart and he deserves soooo much more roles and leading man roles!!!!!

[@rogue7723]

He'd be a _fantastic_ choice for Superman.

[@cassieo]

It was criminal that Idina didn’t sing in the first film. So glad they made up for it in this new one. She came in like a clutch beast of wonder.

[@jessicac4641]

I heard that she was flattered that Disney wanted her to be in the movie that didn’t have singing for her so she knew she wasn’t only wanted for her singing chops

[@FinalConsensus]

It didnt really fit the story

[@ThexImperfectionist]

​@@FinalConsensus​Actually there's a clip somewhere on KZbin where Steven Schwartz (who did the music for both Enchanted and Wicked) talks about how he wrote Ever Ever After (the song at the end of Enchanted) for Idina to sing in character to complete Nancy's story. He says it was Disney's decision to bring in Carrie Underwood and that she did a great job but he still thinks Idina should have sung it.

[@denisesparks-capion2528]

James remembers the words to all the songs. What a memory!

[@cookiesncream789]

I think most Disney fans know the words to A Whole New World to be honest. I know them. 😃

[@rebeccalambert241]

James Marsden is and always will be my favorite celebrity I've met. Dude is so sweet and charming and sooo funny. Also so freaking talented whether it's singing or acting!

[@annehajdu8654]

And very good-looking.

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

These two have aged like fine wine!

[@priskilla5444]

Wow, they have Great chemistry! They look so cute together too. I would watch these two in anything.

[@angelheart7368]

James Marsden is a *SUPER talent* !! He can do comedy very well too!! If you haven't seen him in *Death at a Funeral* (w/ Martin Lawrence & Chris Rock) you are missing some truly funny stuff! But He can do drama, action, romance, dance and sing, and seems really HUMBLE! Super cool guy that deserves more recognition... and I agree, it was a crime that they did not let him do more as Cyclops, very underused...

[@kinlol]

They need to sing “as long as you’re mine” from wicked!!!

[@youngheejin_1227]

Yes!

[@forces_06]

I didn't know I need that until now

[@sweeney60]

Ya think???

[@shelbywerkheiser8188]

@@forces_06 same, I read it and was just 🤯

[@chelsea.1234]

they need to do wicked together!! and amy adams could be glinda 🥰

[@SssuperB]

James Marsden really didn't look like he'd aged at all in Disenchanted! Super cute movie. Loved it and was worth the wait!

[@mic7468]

This is the most theatre kid interview I have ever witnessed. Dear god this is wonderful.

[@ianmcallam1734]

God. His voice fits so well for A whole new world 😲😲

[@Littlemisshavoc]

This interview is just so delightful. Wish they could do an animated spin-off of Andalasia.

[@cassylk22]

Just imagine how much better Enchanted 2 would've been if it was about their story!!

[@villanessa]

James is extremely talented. And he is genius in this role. So freaking funny in the first Enchanted.

[@youmademyday4870]

Idina is underratez imo. She's THE voice and she is very talented acting too

[@adrianaavila8853]

Omg grinning from ear to ear. Their such cuties

[@Sdority905]

They're :) can't help but correct that typo.

[@Ayalaula]

I would do James Marsden a million favours to tuesday and back...this man is literal perfection 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@jasonadlay]

girl what

[@Ayalaula]

@@jasonadlay I dunno that's what came out of me 🤷‍♀️😅

[@coriannm318]

His eyes are gorgeous! ❤😏

[@srt42893]

Can we have a Disney plus short or show based on these guys now please?!

[@biancaliu3778]

James Marsden has an amazing voice, he needs to sing mooooree! We want more James Marsden singing!!

[@camara1194]

I love James!!! and seeing Idina with him is great! The respect and love they have

[@kelcianderson6997]

I adore both of them!!

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

James Marsden …. Another one of those actors who just never seems to age thanks to bathing in the tears of unicorns daily! That’s one handsome guy!

[@di942842]

James Marden is a very good singer too! Have been a fan of him and his singing since Ally McBeal.

[@leonardo47000]

James is so cool and an absolute riot! I simply LOVE Idina!!!!!!!!!!! When she sings, albeit on stage or film, I’m completely overwhelmed. Oh, the tears I’ve shed.

[@MayLily]

Can they just cast James Marsden and Chris Pine together in a big onscreen musical already?? They should be cast as brothers in any movie really, lol.

[@sia2121]

So underrated actor. Its like he's too pretty ppl dont give him roles. But his acting is also so good too!!

[@daisysourcream13]

James Marsden is so humble! He does have a fantastic singing voice! I thought he was a great Corny Collins in Hairspray and he is way better than Patrick Dempsy in Enchanted.

[@simaadelifar4511]

Awww James is the cutest😭❤️‍🔥

[@wabisabi7755]

Marsden, right? 😂

[@simaadelifar4511]

@@wabisabi7755 Well, yeah of course😂

[@biatch1966]

James is a fantastic singer. He was so good on Ally McBeal

[@MJ18888]

Disenchanted Crosswalk Musical!

[@chileanyways196]

Yes!!

[@forces_06]

PLSS!!!

[@millangullehag4138]

Or carpool

[@reembanna1936]

Yes!!!!!

[@youngheejin_1227]

Yes please!

[@infinity2x0]

That laugh right at the end is magical!

[@neginkaz]

His John Legend was on point!!! 👏👏

[@simaadelifar4511]

James Sandwich😂😂😂

[@diandiaz9026]

I first saw James Marsden in a show decades ago where he was with a group of orphans I believe but he could sing in that show and I remember hearing him saying and thinking wow

[@munchng803]

I think it was a show called Noah's Ark, and his character was the eldest (adopted?) child of this couple who owned a zoo and adopted a lot of kids. The character was also a teenage father, I believe.

[@nurulsg]

Yes!! The show was called Second Noah and he did a cover of Blessid Union of Souls' 'Let me be the one'. I was also blown away by his singing voice and that started a lifelong crush on him. I can't believe I still remember it today lol

[@SweetGypsyMamma213]

I want to see a movie of their characters as the lead characters. I wanted more if them in both movies

[@Superion74]

Can we have a movie where we have Marsden and Menzel as the leading man and woman? Preferably in a musical as well.

[@SinjunSands]

Damn .. they both have such lovely voices.

[@carmenjoanalgara4191]

Amazing! Idina and James impromptu duet!!!

[@sweeney60]

Girl take him on tour with you!

[@hirarana93]

Can't say it enough!! "I love u James Marsden"

[@djjuarez5679]

No "I" love him!!! Haha ❤️😉

[@annorosz1879]

I forgot that he was in Ally McBeal, but he was SO good in Dead to Me. He even got to sing a little!!

[@andreagranja]

Why James Marsden always seems in 30's but hi is almost 50? Is so talented and handsome too!

[@aidanquinn9066]

Idina Menzel and James should I’ve been cast for Aladdin and Jasmine ❤

[@normajohnson3664]

Idina Menzel, My Queen❤❤❤

[@Fantozz2]

They are both so sweet❤

[@xya5700]

I love Idina!

[@reembanna1936]

omg same!!!!

[@talondiwisch5206]

I love how honest she is about being in love with both James and Patrick.

[@TimeSail]

it's not fair to be so gorgeous and so talented, damn you James Marsden.

[@WumpaFruit0]

James is criminally underrated

[@hirarana93]

I would just die if James Marsden sang me a whole new world!!!

[@alecnorthrup3645]

James Marsden Was So Sweet and Handsome!!!! 💫💫

[@xtinasui]

please make a series about these two in Andalasia!!!!!

[@jules11yates]

He sings in Boss Baby 2 as the dad. I love his beautiful voice. I just love him. All of him. 😉

[@lynlyn3346]

I need a full version of that whole new world cover :') !!

[@IamCurrentlyAscending]

Idina is lucky I'm not in show business. If I were anywhere near her all day on set, it would just be a constant stream of me quoting lines and making puns from everything she's ever done.

[@kimmyurii]

Why does it seem like Corden is lowkey trying to set Idina and James up? lmaooo

[@reembanna1936]

ikr!

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Now that you mention it, I would want them to get together too.

[@PDD555]

Idk, both of them seem to act a little awkward around each other

[@dylancole1910]

That’s exactly what’s going on, he does this with every on screen couple with chemistry. Bit annoying really.

[@javiruiz8365]

He is so adorable and talented!!!

[@villanessa]

Ok James, you belong on Broadway 😯😍

[@quelarte]

I'm absolutely enchanted by this vídeo

[@alexaduarte8676]

James Marsden would be a great fiyero!!!!

[@Dreamer16dc]

Omg I would go to that tour😆

[@kallen868]

James can kiss my glass any day!😘😍

[@randomastheday1306]

I saw her in IF/Then on Broadway and she was amazing!!!!!

[@MalissiaCreates]

Yes! I had to go back the next night and see it again!

[@spidergirlweb906]

4:28 my favourite part of this interview

[@lilachodan4941]

I love his voice

[@malu_8210]

I just want to know what he's doing to look so young 🤔 I saw enchanted in 2008 and was like 😍 and now I saw disenchanted and he looked the same 🤔🧐

[@willemijnmadeleine7164]

THIS IS SO WHOLESOME!!!!

[@deidrehaye7061]

I loved James Marsden in Hairspray! ❤

[@ShenuD2002]

Love them both 😍

[@tjlove5471]

Great interview…so fun, smiled watching! Also loved James in Dead to me!

[@RHDaisy]

“You’re a 2.5, you’re 2.5 threat. Make no mistake.” 😂

[@Disney65Fan]

Looking forward to seeing them reprise their roles as Nancy Tremaine (now Queen Nancy who was great with Robert Philip (Patrick Dempsey)and Prince Edward(now King Edward as he married Nancy Tremaine instead of Giselle(Amy Adams).

[@anajsahid]

Every time I know more about James, the more I love him 😍😍😍

[@shaunah.creations9233]

Beautiful singing!

[@jamescamp1710]

I love James all in brown and black then the red socks great for him to show a touch of color.

[@creamerasant]

I genuinely cried when they sang a whole new world... 😢💛💜

[@missmayette]

I first ❤️ James Marsden when he sang in Ally McBeal. Fan for life.

[@ItingaNicholas]

No one could do Corny like he did 👏

[@teddisk848]

What a great segment!

[@Matanel89]

I love them together!!!

[@MotherIsRising]

Love these 2

[@Angelesoflordgod]

Wow she still looks amazing

[@gene.valenzuela]

Disenchanted made me happy!!!!!!

[@yayamercury728]

King n Queen of Andalasia👑

[@makingmylifeeasier710]

So cute! Loved seeing this 🙏

[@jorjevanelle9879]

Damn I love them so much!!!

[@MVJ420]

I love this guy!!!

[@NJSportsGirl2]

They are so funny 😂

[@mrelixirgalactic]

awesome interview

[@Jievos]

Didn’t know Cyclops can sing! 😎

[@amberbrookes4495]

james marsden is the most amazing idol ever ive been a huge fan for 15 years and like when he talked and burst into song oh wow hes my dream duet partner it be a huge dream come true. Amber

[@RaquellyReacts]

Love them 😍

[@FacheChanteDeux]

I would have asked Idina to sing Rent songs. That would have been amazing.

[@karla4982]

Me gustaría que hicieran una peli o no se dónde se trate de la relación de ellos en Andalasia ✨ y tbien cuando vienen al mundo real. La verdad se ven tan bien 🥺🤭🤭🤭💕💕💕

[@KHURPHY..]

the sound good together

[@MorganWallaceMusic]

His tone is even better than hers! He needs to GET MORE FAMOUS. Love Marsden.

[@kanchanarya9710]

Omg James didn't age 😳