❤ .. .. .. . Here is a fun fact about the movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel The Best of Me: The lead male role of Dawson Cole was originally cast with actor Paul Walker; however, after his sudden death in a car accident in November 2013, the role was given to James Marsden. In a touching coincidence, both actors were born in September 1973, only six days apart. | Hemanth Honey