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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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Actor James McAvoy Reportedly Assaulted by Stranger at Toronto Bar
Actor James McAvoy was reportedly punched at a pub in Toronto earlier this week while visiting the city to attend the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Scottish actor and director was reportedly struck without provocation on Sept. 8 by a man at Charlotte’s Room, a bar in the city’s downtown region, according to People magazine. The actor of “X-Men” fame was in town to attend the Sept. 6 premiere of his directorial debut, Californi…
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