James McAvoy’s Night Out Turns Into a Cosmic Clash: Drunk Stranger’s Sudden Assault in Toronto Bar Has Fans Asking—Was Mercury in Retrograde?
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Isn’t it funny how Canadians are famed for their politeness, yet this week, James McAvoy found himself on the receiving end of something far less charming—a sucker punch in the middle of Toronto’s film festival? Now, with Mercury in retrograde stirring up unexpected chaos, maybe the universe was just testing our favorite Scottish actor’s chill factor. Picture this: James, chatting away about his upcoming directorial debut, when bam—a drunk bar patron swings at him from behind. Luckily, our guy took it all in stride, laughing off the oddball encounter like a true pro. But seriously, what are the odds that amid glitz, glam, and goodwill, you get blindsided in a city renowned for kindness? The stars may be shifting, but James is still standing tall, ready to roll with the cosmic punches. LEARN MORE
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Canadians have a reputation for friendliness, but it seems that James McAvoy crossed paths with a surly outlier this week.
The beloved actor was reportedly sucker punched by an intoxicated bar patron in Toronto during the city’s annual film festival.
Witnesses say the assailant swung on James without provocation while the actor’s back was turned.
The scary incident unfolded as James was conversing with producers of his upcoming directorial debut, California Schemin’.
“James was having a casual get-together with the producers of his movie and, as he later learned when speaking with the staff, there was a man who drank too much who was getting escorted out,” one onlooker tells People.
“James’ back was to him and the man just punched him,” the witness adds.
Thankfully, James was not seriously injured. In fact, witnesses say he laughed the incident off and remained at the bar.
As for the film that brought James to Toronto, California Schemin’ is based on the true story of Silibil N’Brains, a Scottish hip-hop duo who pretended to be American in order to boost their street cred.
The movie, which also features a performance from McAvoy, is an adaptation of Gavin Bain’s 2011 autobiography, Straight Outta Scotland: A True Story of Fakery, Money and Betrayal in the Music Industry.
Sounds like a wild story.
Almost as wild as being punched in the head by a random drunk guy while traveling abroad to promote your new movie.
We hope that James wasn’t too shaken by the incident and that he won’t harbor any ill will toward the good folks of Toronto!
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