James McAvoy Assaulted in Toronto Bar Incident, Continuing Film Festival Promotions
Scottish actor James McAvoy was allegedly assaulted in a Toronto bar on Monday evening, just two days after the premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin, at the city's film festival. According to eyewitnesses and sources close to the actor, McAvoy was punched by a stranger who had been drinking excessively and was being escorted out of the Charlottes Room bar.
The incident reportedly did not deter McAvoy from continuing to socialize with friends and staff at the bar, highlighting his resilience in the face of unexpected violence. "He was quite shaken but didn't let it ruin his evening," a source close to the actor told The Guardian. People magazine also reported that McAvoy was sucker punched by another visitor to the bar.
McAvoy's film festival schedule has been busy, with California Schemin premiering on September 10th and receiving positive reviews from critics. The incident occurred on Monday evening, September 12th, as McAvoy continued to promote his directorial debut. "The Toronto film festival is a celebration of cinema, and it's unfortunate that such an incident marred the experience for James," said a spokesperson for the festival.
Eyewitnesses described the scene at Charlottes Room bar as chaotic, with several patrons attempting to intervene after the punch was thrown. The alleged assailant was reportedly being escorted out of the bar by security when the incident occurred. "It was a shock to everyone in the room," one eyewitness told People magazine. "James was quite calm and composed afterwards."
The Toronto police department has not released any official statements regarding the incident, but sources close to McAvoy have confirmed that he is cooperating with authorities. The actor's representatives have declined to comment further on the matter.
As the film festival continues, McAvoy's resilience in the face of unexpected violence has been praised by fans and colleagues alike. "It takes a lot of courage to bounce back from something like this," said one industry insider. "James is known for his dedication to his craft, and it's clear that he's not letting this incident get in the way of promoting his film."
This story was compiled from reports by The Guardian and The Guardian.
