Reading Time: 2 minutes

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.

James McAvoy attacked in Toronto bar: What we know

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’ bac

See Full Page