James McAvoy Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | Part 2 | GQ

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  • @GQVideos
    @GQVideos  2 роки тому +199

    Watch James McAvoy break down more of his iconic characters: ua-cam.com/video/DuKpwolfNX8/v-deo.html

    • @christopherklipstein2597
      @christopherklipstein2597 2 роки тому +1

      Need to have Christian Bale do another one

    • @osp2548
      @osp2548 2 роки тому +1

      really? split the parts to build both channels? bite me, downvote

    • @elsavirinas
      @elsavirinas 2 роки тому +6

      WHY DIDNT U PUT ATONEMENTTTT

    • @tris421
      @tris421 2 роки тому +1

      @@elsavirinas and LKOS

    • @craighicksartwork
      @craighicksartwork 2 роки тому

      Shameful there's no mention of Bruce Robertson!

  • @vipul6623
    @vipul6623 2 роки тому +2964

    You know you are in a legend tier when there is a part 2 about breakdown of your iconic characters

    • @jigglypuff5125
      @jigglypuff5125 2 роки тому +129

      And still missing some movies . I mean atonement, children of dune, victor frankenstein, last king of Scotland ❤️❤️ are iconic tier

    • @pierrotpierrot4768
      @pierrotpierrot4768 2 роки тому +23

      @@jigglypuff5125 yeah these movies mentioned - along with starter for 10, becoming jane, IT2, Penelope, Atomic Blonde.
      Personally Last King of Scotland really impacted me as a young adult because i was exactly like him at the time i first watched it - idealistic and recklessly thinking i could change the world.

    • @jigglypuff5125
      @jigglypuff5125 2 роки тому +6

      @@pierrotpierrot4768 true...
      I mean basically all of his roles are iconic
      Legend ✨
      People don't like 'the last station' as much , but he's so brilliant in it. Also becoming jane, inside I'm dancing

    • @kira-zk6op
      @kira-zk6op 2 роки тому +6

      @@jigglypuff5125 Inside I'm Dancing / Rory O'Shea Was Here is one of his most underrated movies and performances, he was so young and already so talented, he gives a stunning performance despite the fact that his character can only move one finger, he's completely paralyzed yet he acts with his eyes.
      The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, both parts also very underrated, My Son too, that's a movie he did last year, James improvised all his dialogue, he was given no script, sadly the movie didn't have much promotion and his amazing improvised performance went largely unnoticed.

    • @Mizraab2912
      @Mizraab2912 2 роки тому +5

      And the 2 parts still don't have films like Atonement, so maybe even 3 aren't enough for legends like him

  • @tribalpeacock
    @tribalpeacock 2 роки тому +3503

    The fact that he wasn't awarded an Oscar for Split is criminal! That was a masterclass in acting

    • @rainy.aesthetics
      @rainy.aesthetics 2 роки тому +56

      Yessss and also in filth. We need this man in more movies

    • @ebg3624
      @ebg3624 2 роки тому +12

      Agree!!!!! Underrated movie

    • @sulaymanmughal4853
      @sulaymanmughal4853 2 роки тому +10

      I can’t name a better acting performance

    • @13strong
      @13strong 2 роки тому +8

      It was a bad film and gimmick performance. Get a grip.

    • @13strong
      @13strong 2 роки тому +1

      @@rainy.aesthetics He's in a lot of movies?

  • @sabii8119
    @sabii8119 2 роки тому +1225

    His performance in Atonement was really great.

    • @ohtanishoheis
      @ohtanishoheis 2 роки тому +137

      Cant believe Robbie wasnt included!!! I'd argue that it's one of his best roles

    • @quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743
      @quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743 2 роки тому +24

      This is when I became a huge fan

    • @aamesworld
      @aamesworld 2 роки тому +31

      They didn’t include it? Big shame

    • @201hastings
      @201hastings 2 роки тому +37

      Maybe there’s a part 3 that’s going to come out because not including Atonement and Last King of Scotland is really odd.

    • @haute03
      @haute03 2 роки тому +15

      @@ohtanishoheis Agreed! That was his first big, splashy, critically acclaimed role. I'm really sad they didn't include it.

  • @joemck74
    @joemck74 2 роки тому +1513

    I worked as a stand-in with James on a film about 10 years ago. Genuinely nice guy. None of the ego and stuff you might expect - in fact it was the much less well known actors in the film who behaved snooty and aloof toward the crew and extras, whilst James would grab people like us and put us in the front of the line at lunch/dinnertime because he knew we worked hard and shouldn't have to spend half our lunch-break standing in a queue. Or would offer you a ciggy if you had to chaperone him for a smoke-break. Or even invite you over to his table and buy you a drink if he seen that all the other departments had sat in their own little cliques. Nice guy.

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 2 роки тому +4553

    His performance in split deserved an Oscar.

    • @rae-everything
      @rae-everything 2 роки тому +9

      Who won that year?

    • @lilchaos4792
      @lilchaos4792 2 роки тому +13

      Gary Oldman

    • @tautukas
      @tautukas 2 роки тому +12

      no

    • @tom123431
      @tom123431 2 роки тому +38

      Very good but steady on with the Oscar shouts

    • @ottomattix86
      @ottomattix86 2 роки тому +10

      He was brilliant! At least the first viewing I had captured me fully.

  • @TheProphegy
    @TheProphegy 2 роки тому +1157

    Such a great actor. We need more McAvoy movies.

  • @jenbrock412
    @jenbrock412 2 роки тому +729

    James Mcavoy has to be one of the best actors of our generation. Two parts to the interview and he still has more iconic roles such as Atonement and Last King of Scotland not mentioned.
    Also the man looks and sounds like a dream!

    • @gllyflower
      @gllyflower 2 роки тому +17

      Right? Those were two of his most lauded performances...and they didn't even have time for them!

    • @foodreacts837
      @foodreacts837 2 роки тому

      YES

    • @ryanprice2699
      @ryanprice2699 2 роки тому +6

      Irony of this post is he did voice Dream for The Sandman audiobook lmao

    • @ktwashere5637
      @ktwashere5637 2 роки тому

      or State of Play

  • @mikkopiironen9458
    @mikkopiironen9458 2 роки тому +1404

    Man, I just want to thank GQ for these interviews. It's so much fun to watch these amazing actors reminisce, talk craft, respect peers, and just appreciate their artform. Good media!

    • @didiermeynders
      @didiermeynders 2 роки тому +7

      I enjoy these interviews myself too. Very nice to see them behind the spotlight, where they sharing their experience as an actor.

  • @YasmeenCheM
    @YasmeenCheM 2 роки тому +523

    James McAvoy is hands down, one of my most favourite actors. I first saw him as Mr. Tumnus in Narnia as a kid, but later grew to appreciate the various roles he's played over the years. He always manages to inject human-ness into his roles, regardless the film genre. Great actor and I look forward to watching his films every time.

  • @jordanwilliams2479
    @jordanwilliams2479 Рік тому +155

    This interview needed a part 3. I don’t think you can talk about James McAvoy roles without talking about the last king of Scotland or atonement

    • @Slick_Widdit
      @Slick_Widdit 10 місяців тому +5

      Agreed. I was waiting for the past 2 videos for the last king of Scotland but it never got mentioned :(

  • @Jackkenway
    @Jackkenway 2 роки тому +315

    He cracked me up real good when he said: "Thank you very much for watching my characters, that they said they were iconic." 😂

  • @zeynepkymet4673
    @zeynepkymet4673 2 роки тому +125

    You know you’re a legend when people literally fight over what your best role is under a video of your most iconic roles

  • @ChubiPanda
    @ChubiPanda 2 роки тому +521

    His performance in Split will be shown in acting schools around the world. He was incredible.

    • @halieco6840
      @halieco6840 Рік тому +12

      I HOPE that, if this is the case, they also teach that the DID rep is trash and harmful in the movie. Sure his acting was outstanding, but, as someone with DID, the movie is SOOOO BADDD

    • @MANGRINDER_band_
      @MANGRINDER_band_ Рік тому +12

      ​@@halieco6840 it is not. It may not be accurate but it's surely not bad. The movie is great

    • @crimsonmaverick8237
      @crimsonmaverick8237 11 місяців тому

      @@halieco6840hey I’m just curious bc its interesting to see how everybody with the disorder is different: How many alters do you have? What can you tell us about them?

  • @jcnunny
    @jcnunny 2 роки тому +264

    James has such a tremendous range. So glad he brings it in all his films, even the fun ones. One of the few actors I'll seek out just to watch his performances.

  • @ximenadelrio
    @ximenadelrio 2 роки тому +26

    This man is so iconic that literally we could have a third part of this with Atonement, Becomine Jane, The Last King of Scotland and there is more... Victor Frankenstein for example.

  • @assembled_101
    @assembled_101 2 роки тому +284

    Basically every movie I've seen him in, I've liked. Wanted was awesome, but First Class really solidified it for me.
    Also, he helped come up with that gun motion too? No wonder, its pretty iconic at this point.

    • @usingtech4814
      @usingtech4814 2 роки тому +1

      What gun motion?

    • @NAcHO-wx5vg
      @NAcHO-wx5vg 2 роки тому +1

      @@usingtech4814 the curving of bullets in wanted.

    • @ximenadelrio
      @ximenadelrio Рік тому +2

      This man is so iconic that literally we could have a third part of this with Atonement, Becomine Jane, The Last King of Scotland and there is more... Victor Frankenstein for example.

  • @lltrtwtch
    @lltrtwtch 2 роки тому +80

    the fact that this is a 2 parts video and could easily go for a third is VERY telling of how underappreciated of an actor j.m. really is

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 8 місяців тому +2

      No, this is VERY telling of how in fact appreciated and in-demand he is for his talent if he has so many iconic roles...

  • @imrank9282
    @imrank9282 2 роки тому +161

    That Hedwig dubstep scene is one of the funniest yet kind of unnerving scenes in Split, that alone deserved an Oscar

    • @TemperedMedia
      @TemperedMedia 2 роки тому +10

      I don't know about Oscar, but the hamster wheel was the cherry on top of a brilliant scene for sure.

  • @lakshmi4224
    @lakshmi4224 2 роки тому +83

    I got to see James perform live in London twice … and I’m telling you, give this man his Oscar already.

    • @marianaalvessimoes5353
      @marianaalvessimoes5353 2 роки тому

      Hi,he's nice in person?

    • @lolsaXx
      @lolsaXx 2 роки тому +2

      He's said before that he really doesnt care about the oscars. He seems like a very fine to earth guy.

    • @lakshmi4224
      @lakshmi4224 2 роки тому +2

      @@marianaalvessimoes5353 He's direct with how much time he can spend but still very respectful and kind to the fans :) He really listens to everyone and appreciates when people want to tell him how much his films have affected them.

  • @dawkosvk
    @dawkosvk 2 роки тому +322

    His Xavier in Days of Future Past was absolutely phenomenal......world class performance......should've gotten a nomination

    • @freelikeyve
      @freelikeyve 2 роки тому +16

      That role seemed particularly challenging. I love that movie

    • @ChiliCrisp88
      @ChiliCrisp88 4 місяці тому

      I agree with you wholeheartedly. Truly, with every x-men movie, he made that character so different, in a way that progressed so naturally. He built them brick by brick, it’s actually so astounding

  • @aidansmith1354
    @aidansmith1354 Рік тому +20

    His performance in glass deserved an Oscar. Changing characters so quickly, so often is the greatest acting I’ve ever seen.

  • @TwilightxKnight13
    @TwilightxKnight13 10 місяців тому +11

    Split is grossly underrated. McAvoy should have won an Oscar for that performance. It was mesmerizing!

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775 2 роки тому +256

    James Mcavoy is one of the greatest actors of all time

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 2 роки тому +197

    His accent is so good to listen to.

    • @chasehedges6775
      @chasehedges6775 2 роки тому +8

      Scottish accent is good

    • @ririschannelx
      @ririschannelx 2 роки тому +2

      Ikr such a lovely accent

    • @kaepiper
      @kaepiper 2 роки тому +8

      scots n irish folks have the best english speaking accents to me, hands down

    • @elisejackson2854
      @elisejackson2854 2 роки тому

      It's the most entrancing thing.

  • @meghan22
    @meghan22 2 роки тому +154

    The Last King of Scotland was a great movie that isn't mentioned enough, Forrest Whitiker was amazing but James and Kerry Washington were also great

    • @donaldmedlin-of6dt
      @donaldmedlin-of6dt 8 місяців тому +1

      Agreed that is when I started to like him great movie

  • @KidFresh71
    @KidFresh71 2 роки тому +66

    Love how McAvoy seems like a good mix of fun-loving and comical, but also mature and takes his craft seriously.

  • @julionumber9
    @julionumber9 2 роки тому +303

    Days of Future Past is a masterpiece and McAvoy and Fassbender deserved Oscar nominations.

    • @mickeymouse7726
      @mickeymouse7726 2 роки тому +26

      It's still the best X-MEN movie

    • @freelikeyve
      @freelikeyve 2 роки тому +3

      Yes!

    • @13strong
      @13strong 2 роки тому

      No they didn't.

    • @Adrianne519
      @Adrianne519 Рік тому +1

      Yes! And his performance is the best! The scene when he sees his future self always gives me goosebumps! He is one of my favorite criers, he does it so effortless and feels genuinely real!

  • @whereisyourrat
    @whereisyourrat 2 роки тому +98

    The fact that I had no idea he's Scottish really speaks to his skill as an actor

    • @rossshepherd9836
      @rossshepherd9836 2 роки тому +10

      How can people still not know he's Scottish?

    • @adamfehr1994
      @adamfehr1994 2 роки тому +4

      You must live under a rock

    • @mofur5115
      @mofur5115 2 роки тому +3

      @@rossshepherd9836 because they haven't heard him talk with the accent maybe?

    • @rossshepherd9836
      @rossshepherd9836 2 роки тому +1

      @@mofur5115, doi, ya think?

    • @mofur5115
      @mofur5115 2 роки тому

      @@rossshepherd9836 then why ask?

  • @xposition2001
    @xposition2001 Рік тому +8

    I know he can't remember every character he played in Split. But, I feel it is such a great performance and I loved hearing him explain his process.

  • @imonit4272
    @imonit4272 Рік тому +45

    As highly rated as McAvoy is, he’s still criminally underrated. I’ve never seen a scene with him where I wasn’t always completely riveted.

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 8 місяців тому

      He can't be both ''highly rated'' and ''criminally underrated''...

  • @griffgames9538
    @griffgames9538 2 роки тому +70

    In his early action movies, directors and stunt coordinators were flabbergasted by James' ability to execute his own stunts. In Behind The Scenes content, several stunt coordinators said he could have easily been a professional Stunt Man in another life if he had applied himself to that.
    They said his instincts for vaulting objects or rolling out of high landings, especially, were top level.
    He could also adapt his body conditioning (weight, muscle mass) very quickly.

    • @joemck74
      @joemck74 2 роки тому +15

      In the film I worked on he was supposed to jump out a 5th floor window, and we were all set-up to do it then the director for some reason changed his mind. But he was all set to jump through a fake window into a (very small looking) dumpster full of pillows on a crane 50ft above a cold hard street in Glasgow.

    • @amberphan3639
      @amberphan3639 Рік тому +1

      @@joemck74what movie was that?

  • @rafaelpaun1907
    @rafaelpaun1907 11 місяців тому +12

    He got snuffed HARD for an Oscar for split. Unreal performance.

  • @nj9766
    @nj9766 2 роки тому +79

    he's insanely talented!! his performance in Split/Glass was magnificent!

  • @TheDreamingJune
    @TheDreamingJune 2 роки тому +25

    Such a fantastic actor. Can't believe he didn't get an Oscar nomination for Split. He's tremendous in that film. And I love his Scottish accent so much! 😍

  • @jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904
    @jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904 2 роки тому +73

    Split is a masterclass that every actor aspires to be.. That movie is pure art 👌

    • @legitjt6979
      @legitjt6979 2 роки тому +2

      The acting is good, but that movie is bad for how harmful it is

    • @isabelasdeluna
      @isabelasdeluna 2 роки тому +3

      @@legitjt6979 How come? Since it's a movie and many things portrayed there are purposely exaggerated and used in different perspectives, depending on director and writer visions... Having 24 personalities is definitely and obviously an extreme and some of them being aggressive it's not just comprehensive (based on the character's life experiences), but it does actually happens in real life too. There's some cases around the world of people struggling with DID and eventually commiting crimes, not the majority, but it might be an issue for a few. I don't understand why a director can't have freedom to create an story with its many possibilities and imagination, mainly when it comes to fictional stories 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @legitjt6979
      @legitjt6979 2 роки тому +2

      @@isabelasdeluna It’s not that a director can’t have freedom, but the fact is that this movie has created a harmful and negative image for DID and has made life for systems even harder in many cases. Although 24 alters is an extreme there are many systems who have around this number if not many more. I just can’t enjoy it myself knowing how a system I am close to has struggled due to the impact of this movie

  • @porkwoofles3909
    @porkwoofles3909 2 роки тому +24

    I love him in both Split and Glass. I didn't know much about McAvoy before seeing them, so when I saw it, I was thinking, "who is this guy?!?!?" He smashed it.

  • @gabrielfreire7261
    @gabrielfreire7261 2 роки тому +91

    I Love his Performance in Filfh , Welcome to the Punch , Victor Frankenstein , Trance , Wanted , Split , Glass , X-Men , It Chapter 2 and the Disappearing of Eleanor Rigby . I Love when James and Jessica (Chastain) make Couples in Movies

    • @kira-zk6op
      @kira-zk6op 2 роки тому +2

      The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby is so underrated.

    • @bobbyologun1517
      @bobbyologun1517 2 роки тому +5

      Filth is my go to Xmas movie!

    • @tahiatnawal
      @tahiatnawal 2 роки тому +2

      Watch atonement. One of his best performances

    • @tammyd.970
      @tammyd.970 Рік тому

      ​@@kira-zk6op 'Her', 'Him' or 'Them'? I saw the Chastain led 'Her' and was underwhelmed. Maybe i just felt ripped off that there wasn't enough McAvoy. Lol. Not a bad movie by any means, but...

    • @Main_Khamakha
      @Main_Khamakha 7 місяців тому

      ​@@tammyd.970you have to watch his version first then only you will understand the differences in their perspectives. Them is not even a movie, it was just made with cut parts of both movies that they originally intended to make.

  • @YoussefYoussef-rs6bq
    @YoussefYoussef-rs6bq 2 роки тому +38

    It really sucks that he's isn't in more movies and TV shows, an amazing actor.

  • @foodreacts837
    @foodreacts837 2 роки тому +36

    Such a great actor. We need more McAvoy movies. absolute legend

  • @dereklangston9
    @dereklangston9 2 роки тому +29

    For anyone curious/unsure about the final film he mentions wearing the cast on, that would be Atomic Blonde (which I love).

  • @philanikearabetswenhlanhla3017
    @philanikearabetswenhlanhla3017 2 роки тому +69

    His performance in "The Last King of Scotland" was out of this world.

  • @kira-zk6op
    @kira-zk6op 2 роки тому +75

    Atonement and The Last King of Scotland were excluded in both parts? That's crazy but I guess he has too many iconic roles and they couldn't do part 3. Only legends can relate!

  • @mouna4492
    @mouna4492 Рік тому +7

    I deeply fell in love with Charles in X-men first class, and I can vividly remember how fascinated and starry-eyed I was back when I watched it for the first time and many more times after that. For me his performance is a classic, I even have most of his dialogues memorized. Many might think otherwise, but for me, it's one of the closest movies to my heart.

  • @BigFella117
    @BigFella117 2 роки тому +22

    Wanted was the first movie I saw with James McAvoy, and I’ve been a fan of his ever since

  • @Jolie702
    @Jolie702 2 роки тому +4

    I love James McAvoy. He is such an amazing actor and seems like such a genuine nice person. I would love to see him live in a play one day, I've heard his past plays have been amazing. I love and respect how he ended this interview with "roles they say are iconic ". It just shows humble he is that he doesn't even see any of these as iconic and how much he loves his art. I can't wait to see what other projects he takes on in the future.

  • @quinnhen2325
    @quinnhen2325 2 роки тому +26

    Absolutely LOVE HIM!!! So quick, funny and unbelievably talented!!!

  • @XanderVJ
    @XanderVJ 2 роки тому +77

    Ah, I was hoping he would talk about his performance as Leto Atreides in the "Children of Dune" miniseries. I know they were on the cheap side, but their heart was in the right place. Most "Dune" fans at least respect them. And James just kill it in that role! He truly elevated the entire thing.
    I don't know how far the new movie series will go, but if they ever get to "God Emperor of Dune" I truly hope they cast him again. Obviously he can't play young Leto any more, but he could perfectly play him as an ancient worm god.

    • @elidasilva5558
      @elidasilva5558 2 роки тому +6

      Me too, If this New Dune Series gets to God Emperor, bring back James McAvoy as Leto II

    • @eyespy3001
      @eyespy3001 2 роки тому +4

      Out of all the Dune books, God Emperor is my favorite. It gets just as heady with its themes as the first book does, but it gets real out there at times, which is why I don’t see it ever being adapted into a movie. I don’t think any studio exec is willing to put his job on the line in order to back a movie starring a 3,000+ year old giant tyrannical man worm with an all female army and clones of what would have to be Jason Mamoa.

    • @bittermossie6965
      @bittermossie6965 2 роки тому +2

      I wished too see dune too...

  • @ironman7630
    @ironman7630 10 місяців тому +1

    James McAvoy has absolutely become my favorite actors of today. Thank you James, not only for what you do but also for how much you care about doing it.

  • @dreamsteddybearsmaster
    @dreamsteddybearsmaster 2 роки тому +23

    We need a Part 3. Atonement is a must!

  • @ndudiobichi3515
    @ndudiobichi3515 2 роки тому +17

    Hearing James describe how one of them got knocked out at a party on top of seeing that video of him tearing up the dance floor on John Boyega’s Twitter, my life goal is to one day party with James McAvoy 😤😤😤

  • @TheCarlScharnberg
    @TheCarlScharnberg 2 роки тому +46

    Love him. Great actor, and seems very genuine.

  • @batkmanl4326
    @batkmanl4326 2 роки тому +14

    James is simply GREAT, recently i re-watched split and glass, what a guy, what an ACTOR, wow

  • @SweeneyTodd1990
    @SweeneyTodd1990 4 місяці тому +1

    I was fascinated by his performance in Split. He’s truly talented.

  • @mickeymouse7726
    @mickeymouse7726 2 роки тому +60

    I hope the MCU brings him back for more X-men movies

  • @missym877
    @missym877 2 роки тому +12

    Also…Anyone remember him as just a supporting character in The Chronicles of Narnia!!!?
    He’s come so far and I LOVE IT!

    • @sifi699
      @sifi699 2 роки тому +4

      Yes, Mr. Tumnus! I think his portrayal was really great in this movie too. It's bittersweet in a way that Lucy went back through the wardrobe without saying goodbye. I was as mesmerized by the Flute scene, but you could tell he was a good character, though he was conflicted between helping his friend and having to serve the White Witch.

    • @missym877
      @missym877 2 роки тому +3

      @@sifi699yes! He was so sweet even then! I literally fell in love with him as an actor then!

  • @nyanko2077
    @nyanko2077 Рік тому +7

    It's unbelievable he didn't get an oscar for his performance in Split.

  • @meteor_rosfield
    @meteor_rosfield 4 місяці тому +2

    I love him in his romance films too. Wish they included more of that. Becoming Jane, Penelope, Atonement...

  • @Wathertear
    @Wathertear 2 роки тому +4

    Ever since Narina he's been one of my favourite actors. I was so happy to see him irl at a comic con a few weeks back. It was a great time listening to his Q&A.

  • @gingerleamcwow435
    @gingerleamcwow435 Рік тому +11

    Split is one of the best movies I've ever seen. And its borderline terrifying that he was able to play that role so well!

  • @renaissanceman5296
    @renaissanceman5296 2 роки тому +17

    Underrated actor, he’s phenomenal.
    Edit: I wish he talked about his performance as Victor Frankenstein. Stellar acting.

  • @yamilletrivas8041
    @yamilletrivas8041 8 місяців тому +4

    We need another one where he speaks about Atonement and The Last King of Scotland!

  • @c.ladimore1237
    @c.ladimore1237 2 роки тому +4

    omg that hand shot. i cannot unsee it now. it is so swollen!

  • @christopheravila617
    @christopheravila617 2 роки тому +6

    He's such a casual acting actor that it's almost like he doesn't care but he does if that makes sense

  • @MuadDib27
    @MuadDib27 2 роки тому +7

    Children of Dune was my favorite in high school, could never forget young James McAvoy being constantly shirtless. Then Wanted came out and then boom, away he went. Such a great actor!

  • @AA-qt1hi
    @AA-qt1hi 2 роки тому +6

    One of my absolute favorite actors to watch. He has a wicked sense of humor and is simply charming!

  • @asli64
    @asli64 2 роки тому +16

    This video was great, I just love James McAvoy so much.

  • @EvanFowler
    @EvanFowler 2 роки тому +6

    That was great! I always come out of these wanting more, but the two parts really gave him time to get deep into everything.

  • @Munchogusto
    @Munchogusto 2 роки тому +26

    He should have gotten an Oscar nomination at the very least for Split

  • @1Deep43VA
    @1Deep43VA Рік тому +1

    He was definitely talking solely about M. Night when he said, “Please don’t get bad, please don’t get bad… because you know how you get some scripts and they get bad after page 6?”

  • @MandyGray-e4l
    @MandyGray-e4l 11 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant actor brilliant movies 😊😊😊😊

  • @rozzyfux
    @rozzyfux 2 роки тому +8

    ive seen every james mcavoy film so i am literally an expert at this subject i cannot wait to watch my hands are actually shaking

  • @laurahawkes6722
    @laurahawkes6722 2 роки тому +12

    When Dr Who rebooted in 2005 I remember thinking that James McAvoy would have made a great Dr Who. He still would I think!? Great actor.

  • @nescaufe1991
    @nescaufe1991 8 місяців тому +1

    The swollen hand on Dennis actually added to the tension surrounding The Beast, I think it enhanced that part of the movie

  • @liquidimpression1091
    @liquidimpression1091 2 роки тому +7

    Memorizing the entire Fox X-Men timeline only to rewatch Narnia and be baffled that Professor X was a goat is a core memory.

  • @josephusrivero3533
    @josephusrivero3533 2 роки тому +18

    You really do have to admire an actor that could follow Patrick Stewart in portraying any character and really add something to it

  • @katieh890
    @katieh890 2 роки тому +26

    This silver fox look is REALLY working for him 🥵

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 2 роки тому +31

    Been a fan of him since first class.

  • @majimasmajimemes1156
    @majimasmajimemes1156 2 роки тому +33

    I wish people would talk about Filth (2013) more. McAvoys performance in that was both terrifying and heartbreaking.

  • @somemistakes6091
    @somemistakes6091 2 роки тому +12

    There better be a part 3 dedicated just to his performance as Leto II in Children of Dune…he was perfect

  • @lady_dayna
    @lady_dayna 2 роки тому +50

    I’m kind of shocked Atonement didn’t make the cut on either parts?? He’s stunning in it.

    • @c-3vo
      @c-3vo 2 роки тому +6

      I assign my students Atonement to read, and when we watch the movie together, it always ends with a bunch of students sniffling, and all the students (rightfully) hate Briony.

    • @gllyflower
      @gllyflower 2 роки тому +8

      For me, his performance in that scene in the tea shop is a straight up master class. One of the best I've ever seen.

    • @Nazaba09
      @Nazaba09 2 роки тому +1

      @@c-3vo when I finally saw that movie I didn’t understand the Briony hate. SHE WAS A CHILD. her cousin is who everyone should hate.

    • @voxxy85
      @voxxy85 Рік тому +1

      I can't watch that movie again. Too sad

  • @randallromero625
    @randallromero625 Місяць тому

    Split really was a masterclass of acting. It was a treat watching that king of world level acting. It really showed that this guy was a SERIOUSLY talented actor.

  • @mttschmitt
    @mttschmitt 2 роки тому +8

    I was introduced to James McAvoy in "Children of Dune." Don't know if he was known before then, but I remember thinking to myself that he was fantastic.

  • @martam.3671
    @martam.3671 Рік тому +10

    Split is the best acting i've ever seen on screen. His perforance was brilliant, he deserved an oscar.

  • @turtlebirdrox
    @turtlebirdrox 9 місяців тому +2

    I wish he also talked about Penelope! It's such a cute film. Jame MacAvoy and Christina Ricci, are adorable in that film!

  • @LILGHETTI
    @LILGHETTI 2 роки тому +3

    I was expecting the last king of Scotland to be here, that was the first time I saw James McAvoy that movie is awesome!

  • @Galacticadoll
    @Galacticadoll 2 роки тому +2

    james mcavoy is so iconic he need 2 parts ! obsessed with split!

  • @gladesucks7907
    @gladesucks7907 2 роки тому +3

    Genuinely one of the best actors around today, you could make 4 of these videos just on his performance in Split

  • @JamesCarbon42
    @JamesCarbon42 2 роки тому +20

    love his performance in split truly an amazing man

  • @sunshinefogleman127
    @sunshinefogleman127 2 роки тому +5

    Been crushing on James McAvoy since the early 2000's. 😍

  • @rscats67
    @rscats67 Рік тому

    He is so eloquent and has a beautiful speaking voice in his own natural Scottish accent. Such a great actor.

  • @yoongishanahlove5864
    @yoongishanahlove5864 2 роки тому +11

    Split was and will ever be the best an actor will have the chance to play ever!!and James already put the bar so high I doubt someone will be able to reach that ever. Sorry you can't compare this talent to anyone ....fight me😏

  • @desmondforever08
    @desmondforever08 9 місяців тому

    wow the swollen hand working w the movie is crazy - what an amazing actor!!

  • @Sam-0827
    @Sam-0827 2 роки тому +7

    The best actor honestly. His range is insane

  • @ManojGanapathi
    @ManojGanapathi 8 місяців тому +2

    Immensely talented actor, dude was fire in Split and Glass

  • @francine4651
    @francine4651 Рік тому +5

    Split was freaking great too

  • @CravenMoreheadpls
    @CravenMoreheadpls 10 місяців тому

    I love how before he got Professor X he took a year off for the first year for his child life. Shows that he really wanted to not miss out on that beautiful first year of his child’s life.

  • @imnotpunk3015
    @imnotpunk3015 2 роки тому +3

    I've seen so many of his movies and I love him as an actor and still had no idea he had such a thick accent

  • @johnayalachef
    @johnayalachef 2 роки тому +4

    This is great career synopsis, he is an outstanding jobbing actor too. I hope he gets that one role that catapults him to superstar status. He deserves it all.

  • @rozzyfux
    @rozzyfux 2 роки тому +3

    IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!! TURN IT UP!!!!