Near-Death Experiences, Hollywood Battles, and Bar Fights With James McAvoy | Armchair Expert

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman sit down with acclaimed Scottish actor and director James McAvoy on this Armchair Expert episode. Dax confesses that he thought he was getting the lead role in the film "Wanted" until James came along. The group talks Hollywood breakouts, near-death medical accidents, and getting into bar-fights. James shares vulnerable family details about growing up in Glasgow where addiction and poverty rates ran high and how he overcame that to be discovered at 16 years-old which launched his now very successful Hollywood career. Start your 2 month free trial today:    / premium   . Terms Apply. Cancel Anytime. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/ #JamesMcavoy #DaxShepard #ArmchairExpert #MonicaPadman Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome James McAvoy 02:02 - How Dax Missed Out on 'Wanted' to James McAvoy 06:01 - James McAvoy's Memory & Party Story with Margot Robbie 08:02 - Growing Up in Glasgow and Early Mental Health Awareness 12:05 - Childhood in Drumchapel & What "Council Estate" Means 30:26 - Youth Theater, First Crushes & Acting School in Glasgow 38:42 - 'Shameless', 'Atonement' & Working with Joe Wright 43:56 - Landing 'Narnia' & The Unexpected 'Mr. Tumnus' Attraction 47:32 - 'The Last King of Scotland' 50:15 - 'Atonement' Casting & Self-Perception 52:46 - Joining 'X-Men' & Working with Michael Fassbender & Jennifer Lawrence 55:41 - 'Split', 'Glass' & Getting Jacked (And Nearly Dying) 01:00:15 - Directing 'California Schemin' & The True Story Behind the Film 01:15:25 - Dealing with Fame, Parenting, & Remaining Authentic 01:29:15 - Getting Sucker-Punched at Toronto Film Festival 01:33:07 - 'California Schemin' Subscribe:    / @armchairexpertpod   About Armchair Expert: Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and alongside my co-host Monica Padman, welcome to the Armchair Expert Podcast. I’m endlessly fascinated by the intricacies of human behavior, and on this channel, we sit down for in-depth interviews with guests across all our shows. Whether it’s talking with your favorite celebrities on Armchair Expert, diving deep with scholars on Experts on Experts, hearing wild listener stories on Armchair Anonymous, or taking a ride in Mom’s Car, we explore the vulnerability, setbacks, and experiences that make us human. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology, improv training and a healthy dose of delusion. Subscribe to join us as we attempt to discover human truths without any laboratory work, clinical trials, or data collection. Together we will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, Armchair Experts. Follow Armchair Expert on social:   / armchairexppod     / armchairexppod     / armchairexppod   Connect with Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   Watch Armchair Expert every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY here on Youtube! Listen to episodes ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...