In a startling turn of events, James McAvoy found himself in an unexpected altercation at a Toronto bar just before the premiere of his directorial debut, ‘California Schemin,’ at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Late Monday night at Charlotte’s Room, chaos erupted when a drunken man struck McAvoy from behind. Eyewitness reports suggest that the ‘Split’ star attempted to de-escalate the situation—a testament to his character—before bystanders intervened to remove the assailant.

An insider revealed to People that McAvoy was simply enjoying a casual gathering with his film's producers when the incident occurred. "James had his back turned when the man unexpectedly punched him. It was completely unprovoked," the source explained.

Fortunately, the actor emerged unscathed and continued to enjoy the night, even laughing off the bizarre encounter.

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