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Jesse Metcalfe? No, he isn't the one. Contrary to previous report, the hunk won't replace Daniel Radcliffe in the West End play "Equus." But Jamie Bell will.

Bell, the child star of Billy Elliot, is reported to be the next young actor to get his kit off in the controversial show. "Jamie is really excited about taking over and isn't at all daunted about stripping off," a source was quoted as saying.

Besides both actors, an option also goes to women's man Orlando Bloom who, if the Daily Mail is to be believed, turned down the role. It seems that things are yet to be confirmed by now, but fear not for we'll keep you posted with more.

The controversial play "Equus" is currently showing in London's West End and received worldwide attention when it was announced that Radcliffe would be making his theatrical debut in the role, appearing naked in one scene.