Actor James McAvoy was reportedly punched at a Toronto bar on Monday evening. First reported by People magazine, the Scottish actor and director was apparently hit, unprovoked, by a patron at Charlotte's Room, located on King Street West in the downtown area, mere blocks away from where the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) takes place.
The Split star had attended the premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin', at TIFF with his wife Lisa Liberati on Saturday. View image in full screen James McAvoy and Lisa Liberati attend the premiere of 'California Schemin" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on Sept. 6, 2025 in Toronto. Olivia Wong / Getty Images McAvoy, 46, was reportedly having a couple of quiet drinks with his producers when the incident occurred. Story continues below advertisement Toronto police confirmed to Global News that no report was filed, and McAvoy just laughed off the incident, according to People. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Global News has reached out to TIFF and McAvoy's talent agency for further comment. Trending Now What is NATO's Article 4? Here's what happens after Russian drone incursion ICE moves in on Chicago as Trump expands immigration crackdown 6:35 TIFF: Guillermo del Toro says Jacob Elordi was 'perfect' to play Frankenstein TIFF: Guillermo del Toro says Jacob Elordi was 'perfect' to play Frankenstein Glenn Close says best thing about Canada is that it stands up to "you know who" Jamie Lee Curtis, Cillian Murphy share their love for Canada on TIFF red carpet Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks honour John Candy at TIFF Previous Video Next Video Charlotte's Room did not respond to Global News' request for a comment.
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