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‘X-Men’ Actor Allegedly Sucker-Punched by Drunken Man in Toronto Bar: Report

On Monday evening, September 8, 2025, James McAvoy was unexpectedly struck from behind by a drunken individual at a bar in Toronto.
The incident happened during a relaxed gathering with the producers of James McAvoy's new movie, California Schemin', which took place amid the Toronto International Film Festival.
McAvoy’s back was turned when the intoxicated man, who was being escorted out, struck him unprovoked, and McAvoy tried to de-escalate the situation.
The 46-year-old actor was largely unharmed, calmly handled the situation alongside the bar staff and other guests, and no police involvement was necessary.
McAvoy continued promoting California Schemin', which premiered at TIFF September 6 with his wife Lisa Liberati, and the incident had no reported effect on his festival activities.

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