James McAvoy’s trip to Toronto for the premiere of his directorial debut came with an unexpected turn of events.
People reports that the X-Men actor, 46, was out with friends and colleagues at Charlotte’s Room, a local bar in Toronto, on Monday, September 8, when he was unexpectedly attacked. According to a source close to McAvoy who spoke with the outlet, the actor had been enjoying a quiet evening with producers of his new film California Schemin’ when the incident occurred just before midnight.
“James was having a casual get-together with the producers of his movie and, as he later learned when speaking with the staff, there was a man who drank too much who was getting escorted out,” the insider told the outlet. “James' back was to him and the man just punched him.”
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Although caught off guard, McAvoy reportedly tried to defuse the situation, and others in the bar quickly stepped in to remove the disruptive patron. The source noted that the Scottish actor chose to stay afterwards, even managing to laugh off the incident with staff and fellow bar-goers rather than let it overshadow his night.
The altercation happened just two days after McAvoy walked the red carpet with his wife Lisa Liberati at the Toronto International Film Festival for the world premiere of California Schemin’.
Other stand out moments from the TIFF included iconic actor Dustin Hoffmanposing with fans and signing autographs before the premiere of his new film, Tuner. Actress Scarlett Johansson also turned heads when she put her large back tattoo on display in an elegant, backless gown at the premiere of Eleanor The Great.
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