James McAvoy Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | Part 2 | GQ
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- James McAvoy breaks down a few of his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Wanted,' 'X-Men,' 'Split' and 'Glass.'
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00:00 Wanted
04:01 X-Men
10:47 Split & Glass
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Need to have Christian Bale do another one
really? split the parts to build both channels? bite me, downvote
WHY DIDNT U PUT ATONEMENTTTT
@@elsavirinas and LKOS
Shameful there's no mention of Bruce Robertson!
The fact that he wasn't awarded an Oscar for Split is criminal! That was a masterclass in acting
Yessss and also in filth. We need this man in more movies
Agree!!!!! Underrated movie
I can’t name a better acting performance
It was a bad film and gimmick performance. Get a grip.
@@rainy.aesthetics He's in a lot of movies?
You know you are in a legend tier when there is a part 2 about breakdown of your iconic characters
And still missing some movies . I mean atonement, children of dune, victor frankenstein, last king of Scotland ❤️❤️ are iconic tier
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
And the 2 parts still don't have films like Atonement, so maybe even 3 aren't enough for legends like him
His performance in split deserved an Oscar.
Who won that year?
Gary Oldman
no
Very good but steady on with the Oscar shouts
He was brilliant! At least the first viewing I had captured me fully.
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.
Ele deve ser muito gente boa!!!!
Truly a gem of a man
Love to hear that
what a top class guy🙏
🍪
His performance in Atonement was really great.
Cant believe Robbie wasnt included!!! I'd argue that it's one of his best roles
This is when I became a huge fan
They didn’t include it? Big shame
Maybe there’s a part 3 that’s going to come out because not including Atonement and Last King of Scotland is really odd.
@@ohtanishoheis Agreed! That was his first big, splashy, critically acclaimed role. I'm really sad they didn't include it.
Such a great actor. We need more McAvoy movies.
Absolutely 💯
I agree
@@yoongishanahlove5864 Anne Hathaway 40
Yes!
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!
I enjoy these interviews myself too. Very nice to see them behind the spotlight, where they sharing their experience as an actor.
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!
Right? Those were two of his most lauded performances...and they didn't even have time for them!
YES
Irony of this post is he did voice Dream for The Sandman audiobook lmao
or State of Play
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.
His performance in Split will be shown in acting schools around the world. He was incredible.
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
@@halieco6840 it is not. It may not be accurate but it's surely not bad. The movie is great
@@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?
He cracked me up real good when he said: "Thank you very much for watching my characters, that they said they were iconic." 😂
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.
His Xavier in Days of Future Past was absolutely phenomenal......world class performance......should've gotten a nomination
That role seemed particularly challenging. I love that movie
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
You know you’re a legend when people literally fight over what your best role is under a video of your most iconic roles
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
Agreed. I was waiting for the past 2 videos for the last king of Scotland but it never got mentioned :(
That Hedwig dubstep scene is one of the funniest yet kind of unnerving scenes in Split, that alone deserved an Oscar
I don't know about Oscar, but the hamster wheel was the cherry on top of a brilliant scene for sure.
His accent is so good to listen to.
Scottish accent is good
Ikr such a lovely accent
scots n irish folks have the best english speaking accents to me, hands down
It's the most entrancing thing.
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
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.
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.
What gun motion?
@@usingtech4814 the curving of bullets in wanted.
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.
James Mcavoy is one of the greatest actors of all time
Days of Future Past is a masterpiece and McAvoy and Fassbender deserved Oscar nominations.
It's still the best X-MEN movie
Yes!
No they didn't.
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!
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!
I got to see James perform live in London twice … and I’m telling you, give this man his Oscar already.
Hi,he's nice in person?
He's said before that he really doesnt care about the oscars. He seems like a very fine to earth guy.
@@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.
His performance in glass deserved an Oscar. Changing characters so quickly, so often is the greatest acting I’ve ever seen.
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.
His performance in "The Last King of Scotland" was out of this world.
Love how McAvoy seems like a good mix of fun-loving and comical, but also mature and takes his craft seriously.
The fact that I had no idea he's Scottish really speaks to his skill as an actor
How can people still not know he's Scottish?
You must live under a rock
@@rossshepherd9836 because they haven't heard him talk with the accent maybe?
@@mofur5115, doi, ya think?
@@rossshepherd9836 then why ask?
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!
he's insanely talented!! his performance in Split/Glass was magnificent!
It really sucks that he's isn't in more movies and TV shows, an amazing actor.
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! 😍
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
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby is so underrated.
Filth is my go to Xmas movie!
Watch atonement. One of his best performances
@@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...
Split is a masterclass that every actor aspires to be.. That movie is pure art 👌
The acting is good, but that movie is bad for how harmful it is
@@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 🤷🏻♀️
@@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
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.
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.
@@joemck74what movie was that?
Such a great actor. We need more McAvoy movies. absolute legend
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.
Wanted was the first movie I saw with James McAvoy, and I’ve been a fan of his ever since
Great movie!
@@BIGNA281 agreed
For anyone curious/unsure about the final film he mentions wearing the cast on, that would be Atomic Blonde (which I love).
thanks! i was wondering
@@bobbyologun1517 If you check it out, I hope you enjoy it!!
@@dereklangston9 cheers
Split is the best acting i've ever seen on screen. His perforance was brilliant, he deserved an oscar.
I hope the MCU brings him back for more X-men movies
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.
Split was freaking great too
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.
Love him. Great actor, and seems very genuine.
He got snuffed HARD for an Oscar for split. Unreal performance.
He's such a casual acting actor that it's almost like he doesn't care but he does if that makes sense
This silver fox look is REALLY working for him 🥵
We need a Part 3. Atonement is a must!
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 😤😤😤
Absolutely LOVE HIM!!! So quick, funny and unbelievably talented!!!
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.
Me too, If this New Dune Series gets to God Emperor, bring back James McAvoy as Leto II
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.
I wished too see dune too...
I’m kind of shocked Atonement didn’t make the cut on either parts?? He’s stunning in it.
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.
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.
@@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.
I can't watch that movie again. Too sad
James is simply GREAT, recently i re-watched split and glass, what a guy, what an ACTOR, wow
I wish people would talk about Filth (2013) more. McAvoys performance in that was both terrifying and heartbreaking.
First part
He should have gotten an Oscar nomination at the very least for Split
Underrated actor, he’s phenomenal.
Edit: I wish he talked about his performance as Victor Frankenstein. Stellar acting.
Also…Anyone remember him as just a supporting character in The Chronicles of Narnia!!!?
He’s come so far and I LOVE IT!
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.
@@sifi699yes! He was so sweet even then! I literally fell in love with him as an actor then!
Been a fan of him since first class.
Same. He was good in that movie
Me too.
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.
That was great! I always come out of these wanting more, but the two parts really gave him time to get deep into everything.
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.
love his performance in split truly an amazing man
There better be a part 3 dedicated just to his performance as Leto II in Children of Dune…he was perfect
Split is grossly underrated. McAvoy should have won an Oscar for that performance. It was mesmerizing!
You really do have to admire an actor that could follow Patrick Stewart in portraying any character and really add something to it
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
One of my absolute favorite actors to watch. He has a wicked sense of humor and is simply charming!
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.
Wanted(2008) was such an awesome action movie.
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!
Let’s also not forget his voice acting in Sandman
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.
This video was great, I just love James McAvoy so much.
So I agree with everyone. I'm really surprised that both Atonement and The Last King of Scotland were not included in these. They're some of his most critically acclaimed works. That being said... I was really hoping for Penelope :(
James McAvoy looking a lot like Gerard Butler in this interview. I never realized how much they actually look alike
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!! TURN IT UP!!!!
First movie I saw him was The last king of Scotland.. I was very impressed by his performance, great movie too..
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
This was great! So cool to know he was at Vapiano to read his X-Men script. Wish he talked about Starter for 10.
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.
It's unbelievable he didn't get an oscar for his performance in Split.
james mcavoy is so iconic he need 2 parts ! obsessed with split!
Let’s not forget how amazing he was in Atonement!
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😏
His Split performance was awesome
omg that hand shot. i cannot unsee it now. it is so swollen!
I fell in absolute love with James when I saw wanted. My favorite movie of his of all of them.
I love James! His acting is the greatest! Yes, he deserved an Oscar for Split....
My high school English teacher rarely taught the class and always show the films she like. She must have a massive crush on James McAvoy though because she've shown us Penelope, then Atonement. Until THE library scene where she stopped showing that film entirely😂, I have to wait til years later to finished it. That one really messed me up. I think the girls in entire class became McAvoy fans after that.
Bruh thats acc not fair but like Becoming Jane is deffo the most English class worthy one
Been crushing on James McAvoy since the early 2000's. 😍
wow the swollen hand working w the movie is crazy - what an amazing actor!!
such a underrated actor
The best actor honestly. His range is insane
One of my favorite actors of all time!
I wish they would have done a little bit on his role in The last King of Scotland
Memorizing the entire Fox X-Men timeline only to rewatch Narnia and be baffled that Professor X was a goat is a core memory.