The best of James McAvoy

1/22/2012

Jackie Morrison

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In the summer of 2011, we saw a young version of Charles Xavier a.k.a. Prof. X in X-Men: First Class. Following in the footsteps of Sir Patrick Stewart was James McAvoy, who brought a more fun-loving and wilder side to the often conservative monk-like Charles. McAvoy has made a name for himself in a number of romantic dramas and his star is probably the brightest that Scotland has given us in the last few years.

McAvoy made his first professional film debut as a 16-year-old in 1995 and has gradually become one of Scotland's most respected actors. The actor first became familiar to international audiences in the 2005 fantasy film, The Chronicles of Narnia. Since then, he has followed up with riveting roles that have placed him in a league of extraordinary thespians.

Atonement
There was stunning chemistry with Kiera Knightley and McAvoy in Atonement. When his character, Robbie, is accused by the younger sister of his love interest, he is sent to prison and later joins the British Army for his freedom. A very tragic tale in how much a lie can ruin the lives of many. Even the one who told it.

X-Men: First Class
McAvoy’s young Charles Xavier is an arrogant mutant who loves to use his telepathic powers to influence people to do what he wants. Between treating Mystique as a pet and trying to teach Erik about forgiveness, McAvoy made Charles Xavier look both arrogant and idealistic. of Scotland's most respected actors. The actor first became familiar to international audiences in the 2005 fantasy film, The Chronicles of Narnia. Since then, he has followed up with riveting roles that have placed him in a league of extraordinary thespians.