James McAvoy, 46, was celebrating the release of his directorial debut at the Toronto Film Festival when a stranger “sucker punched” him from behind.

The incident occurred after his production, California Schemin’–about two natives from his homeland, Scotland, seeking fame in the U.S.–was shown for the first time.

According to a witness, the X-Men alum tried to defuse the situation and failed, resulting in a number of bystanders getting involved.

The incident involving James McAvoy took place at a bar around midnight

On September 8, around 11:55 p.m. local time, McAvoy was in attendance at the Toronto bar, Charlotte’s Room.

Elsewhere in the establishment, an inebriated male was being escorted from the venue.

As the individual was marched toward the door, he passed McAvoy, who was sta

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