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James McAvoy is one of the most respected Hollywood A-listers in the world, with a resume that extends across several genres in the world of cinema. The 45-year-old icon has also worked with multiple big-name actors in the industry over the years. But he’s most known for his role as Charles Xavier in theX-Menmovies.
While filming theX-Menmovies, McAvoy became great friends with the legendary Michael Fassbender. Commonly known for his role as Magneto, Fassbender, much like McAvoy became an immediate fan favorite following the release ofX-Men: First Classin 2011.
The chemistry and the brotherly bond they share both on and off the screen have led fans to cook up some steamy fictional stories about them. While most of these stories have questionable plots, there was one moment that McAvoy faced early in his career that could infuriate Professor X & Magneto’s stans.
James McAvoy once had homophobic hecklers boo him during a theater show
BeforeJames McAvoybecame a household name in Hollywood, he often participated in a couple of theater projects. During aninterviewwith Josh Horowitz onHappy Sad Confused, the marvelous actor revealed that he was once booed by old timers while enacting a kissing scene involving his character’s gay partner.
McAvoy revealed that the individuals who booed him eventually walked out of the theater and that it happened more than once. He revealed that the play was calledOut in the Openand that the incident had taken place in 2001.
On being asked if the rest of the audience ostracised the hecklers, he said
I remember the first person who did that, his wife hit him and told him to shut it. And that’s why he left. I don’t know if she said shut it, but she told him to stop.
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Horowitz also seemingly appreciated the woman who stood up for James McAvoy. But this is exactly how the Fassbender-McAvoy fan fiction lovers would’ve felt at that moment.
As you can see, fans genuinely felt a potential connection between James McAvoy andMichael Fassbender. While being interviewed onThe Graham Norton Show, the host himself expressed his confusion over some stories being 250,000 words long (which sums up to two books).
It seems like their friendship is something they will genuinely cherish forever. Whilespeakingon the Graham Norton years after the first interview, McAvoy and Fassbender highlighted various moments of their friendship, being on set together, or simply watching each other train in the gym.
Will James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender return on screen together?
Lately, Marvel has been trying to recalibrate and refresh various storylines that were produced by various other labels before its emergence. Marvel Studios somehow managed to merge Tom Holland’s Spiderman storyline with Sony and Columbia Pictures’ versions, inSpiderman: No Way Home.
After Disney acquired Fox, Hugh Jackman’s beloved Logan made a crossover to the MCU in the company’s most recentDeadpool & Wolverinemovie. Some fans are hoping to see the same happen with Charles Xavier and Magneto.
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In January 2023, McAvoy claimed that he was open to the idea of making a return as Xavier in theX-Mensaga. He said,
If they (MCU) want me to come back, they need to talk to me and need a good script (ViaScreenrant).
Even Fassbender shared his thoughts on making a return. While he believes Magneto’s run has come to an end, he hasn’t fully closed that chapter of his life just yet.
The MCU could approach them and include them in the upcomingAvengersmovies, precisely theSecret Wars, which is set to release on June 23, 2025. With Marvel, one could never close the door on a deceased character.
TheX-Menmovies can be streamed on Disney+.
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Rakib is a writer at Fandomwire. He loves to delve into the worlds of horror, mystery, and pop culture. With a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball and MMA, he stays up-to-date on the latest developments. Outside of writing, Rakib values time with loved ones and finds solace in music, his first love.
