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

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Watch James McAvoy break down more of his iconic characters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqauoaqlocuBjpo

[@christopherklipstein2597]

Need to have Christian Bale do another one

[@osp2548]

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

[@elsavirinas]

WHY DIDNT U PUT ATONEMENTTTT

[@tris421]

@@elsavirinas and LKOS

[@craighicksartwork]

Shameful there's no mention of Bruce Robertson!

[@vipul6623]

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

[@jigglypuff5125]

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

[@pierrotpierrot4768]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@tribalpeacock]

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

[@rainy.aesthetics]

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

[@ebg3624]

Agree!!!!! Underrated movie

[@sulaymanmughal4853]

I can’t name a better acting performance

[@13strong]

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

[@13strong]

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

[@sabii8119]

His performance in Atonement was really great.

[@ohtanishoheis]

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

[@quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743]

This is when I became a huge fan

[@aamesworld]

They didn’t include it? Big shame

[@201hastings]

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]

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

[@joemck74]

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.

[@marianaalvessimoes5353]

Ele deve ser muito gente boa!!!!

[@bluecanon6225]

Truly a gem of a man

[@hello7032]

Love to hear that

[@tonysoprano879]

what a top class guy🙏

[@notthechannel2]

🍪

[@TheProphegy]

Such a great actor. We need more McAvoy movies.

[@yoongishanahlove5864]

Absolutely 💯

[@kal-elmusic]

I agree

[@أحمدحسن-ه7ع1ل]

@@yoongishanahlove5864 Anne Hathaway 40

[@freelikeyve]

Yes!

[@mikkopiironen9458]

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]

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

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

His performance in split deserved an Oscar.

[@rae-everything]

Who won that year?

[@lilchaos4792]

Gary Oldman

[@tautukas]

no

[@tom123431]

Very good but steady on with the Oscar shouts

[@ottomattix86]

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

[@jenbrock412]

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]

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

[@foodreacts837]

YES

[@ryanprice2699]

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

[@ktwashere5637]

or State of Play

[@Jackkenway]

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

[@YasmeenCheM]

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.

[@ChubiPanda]

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

[@halieco6840]

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_]

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

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

@@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]

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.

[@jordanwilliams2479]

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]

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

[@zeynepkymet4673]

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

[@dawkosvk]

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

[@freelikeyve]

That role seemed particularly challenging. I love that movie

[@imrank9282]

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

[@TemperedMedia]

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

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

His accent is so good to listen to.

[@chasehedges6775]

Scottish accent is good

[@ririschannelx]

Ikr such a lovely accent

[@kaepiper]

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

[@elisejackson2854]

It's the most entrancing thing.

[@willh7352]

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]

What gun motion?

[@NAcHO-wx5vg]

@@usingtech4814 the curving of bullets in wanted.

[@ximenadelrio]

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.

[@chasehedges6775]

James Mcavoy is one of the greatest actors of all time

[@lltrtwtch]

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]

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...

[@meghan22]

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]

Agreed that is when I started to like him great movie

[@julionumber9]

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

[@mickeymouse7726]

It's still the best X-MEN movie

[@freelikeyve]

Yes!

[@13strong]

No they didn't.

[@Adrianne519]

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]

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

[@rossshepherd9836]

How can people still not know he's Scottish?

[@adamfehr1994]

You must live under a rock

[@mofur5115]

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

[@rossshepherd9836]

@@mofur5115, doi, ya think?

[@mofur5115]

@@rossshepherd9836 then why ask?

[@aidansmith1354]

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

[@lakshmi4224]

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

[@marianaalvessimoes5353]

Hi,he's nice in person?

[@lolsaXx]

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

[@lakshmi4224]

@@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.

[@yamilletrivas8041]

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

[@KidFresh71]

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

[@jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904]

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

[@legitjt6979]

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

[@isabelasdeluna]

@@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]

@@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

[@nj9766]

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

[@Missjunebugfreak]

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! 😍

[@imonit4272]

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]

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

[@foodreacts837]

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

[@BigFella117]

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

[@BIGNA281]

Great movie!

[@BigFella117]

@@BIGNA281 agreed

[@ellav7812]

Same

[@ManojGanapathi]

Immensely talented actor, dude was fire in Split and Glass

[@ximenadelrio]

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.

[@YoussefYoussef-rs6bq]

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

[@mouna4492]

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.

[@kira-zk6op]

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!

[@gabrielfreire7261]

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]

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby is so underrated.

[@bobbyologun1517]

Filth is my go to Xmas movie!

[@tahiatnawal]

Watch atonement. One of his best performances

[@tammyd.970]

​@@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...

[@akanshapandey5938]

​@@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.

[@dereklangston9]

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

[@bobbyologun1517]

thanks! i was wondering

[@dereklangston9]

@@bobbyologun1517 If you check it out, I hope you enjoy it!!

[@bobbyologun1517]

@@dereklangston9 cheers

[@rafaelpaun1907]

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

[@c.ladimore1237]

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

[@ndudiobichi3515]

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 😤😤😤

[@porkwoofles3909]

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.

[@martam.3671]

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

[@quinnhen2325]

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

[@gingerleamcwow435]

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!

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

We need a Part 3. Atonement is a must!

[@sunshinefogleman127]

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

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

Love him. Great actor, and seems very genuine.

[@TwilightxKnight13]

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

[@mickeymouse7726]

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

[@katieh890]

This silver fox look is REALLY working for him 🥵

[@xposition2001]

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.

[@lady_dayna]

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

[@c-3vo]

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]

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]

@@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]

I can't watch that movie again. Too sad

[@XanderVJ]

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]

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

[@eyespy3001]

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]

I wished too see dune too...

[@missym877]

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

[@sifi699]

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]

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

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Been a fan of him since first class.

[@chasehedges6775]

Same. He was good in that movie

[@kira-zk6op]

Me too.

[@francine4651]

Split was freaking great too

[@renaissanceman5296]

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

[@christopheravila617]

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

[@Jolie702]

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.

[@Munchogusto]

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

[@AA-qt1hi]

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

[@MuadDib27]

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!

[@majimasmajimemes1156]

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

[@the_blue_eyed_fairy]

First part

[@Wathertear]

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.

[@somemistakes6091]

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

[@JamesCarbon42]

love his performance in split truly an amazing man

[@gladesucks7907]

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

[@laurahawkes6722]

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.

[@yoongishanahlove5864]

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😏

[@josephusrivero3533]

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

[@Sam-0827]

The best actor honestly. His range is insane

[@EvanFowler]

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

[@MandyGray-e4l]

Brilliant actor brilliant movies 😊😊😊😊

[@mttschmitt]

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.

[@GuardianMinerva]

Let’s also not forget his voice acting in Sandman

[@Prestonzeit]

"me talking about my characters that 'they' said were iconic" xD

[@chasehedges6775]

Wanted(2008) was such an awesome action movie.

[@nyanko2077]

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

[@elliottdekeyzer]

First movie I saw him was The last king of Scotland.. I was very impressed by his performance, great movie too..

[@Dreamz..]

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

[@Myrdoc]

His Split performance was awesome

[@nescaufe1991]

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

[@imnotpunk3015]

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

[@ironman7630]

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.

[@liquidimpression1091]

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

[@PiazzaGurl]

Is it possible for him to actually look way better now then younger? 😍😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤🤤. He was great in the Split movies and as Professor X.

[@KVT711]

Let’s not forget how amazing he was in Atonement!

[@alphaownsyou]

James McAvoy looking a lot like Gerard Butler in this interview. I never realized how much they actually look alike

[@johnayalachef]

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.

[@originaozz]

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.

[@renekumar8290]

Bruh thats acc not fair but like Becoming Jane is deffo the most English class worthy one

[@lisavogt56]

I love James! His acting is the greatest! Yes, he deserved an Oscar for Split....

[@Vinceras]

Split was an absolute masterpiece of acting.

[@introverted_onyi8653]

This guy is the real actor... he blends any role

[@Isaacfeearrow]

such a underrated actor

[@GIBBO4182]

He’s simply amazing in Split

[@griffgames9538]

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]

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]

@@joemck74what movie was that?