James McAvoy | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Dax Shepard and Monica Padman sit down with acclaimed Scottish actor and director James McAvoy on this Armchair Expert episode. Dax confesses that he thought he was getting the lead role in the film "Wanted" until James came along. The group talks Hollywood breakouts, near-death medical accidents, and getting into bar-fights. James shares vulnerable family details about growing up in Glasgow where addiction and poverty rates ran high and how he overcame that to be discovered at 16 years-old which launched his now very successful Hollywood career.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome James McAvoy
02:02 - How Dax Missed Out on 'Wanted' to James McAvoy
06:01 - James McAvoy's Memory & Party Story with Margot Robbie
08:02 - Growing Up in Glasgow and Early Mental Health Awareness
12:05 - Childhood in Drumchapel & What "Council Estate" Means
30:26 - Youth Theater, First Crushes & Acting School in Glasgow
38:42 - 'Shameless', 'Atonement' & Working with Joe Wright
43:56 - Landing 'Narnia' & The Unexpected 'Mr. Tumnus' Attraction
47:32 - 'The Last King of Scotland'
50:15 - 'Atonement' Casting & Self-Perception
52:46 - Joining 'X-Men' & Working with Michael Fassbender & Jennifer Lawrence
55:41 - 'Split', 'Glass' & Getting Jacked (And Nearly Dying)
01:00:15 - Directing 'California Schemin' & The True Story Behind the Film
01:15:25 - Dealing with Fame, Parenting, & Remaining Authentic
01:29:15 - Getting Sucker-Punched at Toronto Film Festival
01:33:07 - 'California Schemin'
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About Armchair Expert:
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and alongside my co-host Monica Padman, welcome to the Armchair Expert Podcast. I’m endlessly fascinated by the intricacies of human behavior, and on this channel, we sit down for in-depth interviews with guests across all our shows. Whether it’s talking with your favorite celebrities on Armchair Expert, diving deep with scholars on Experts on Experts, hearing wild listener stories on Armchair Anonymous, or taking a ride in Mom’s Car, we explore the vulnerability, setbacks, and experiences that make us human.
What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology, improv training and a healthy dose of delusion. Subscribe to join us as we attempt to discover human truths without any laboratory work, clinical trials, or data collection. Together we will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, Armchair Experts.
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James McAvoy | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
35,456 views
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman sit down with acclaimed Scottish actor and director James McAvoy on this Armchair Expert episode. Dax confesses that he thought he was getting the lead role in the film "Wanted" until James came along. The group talks Hollywood breakouts, near-death medical accidents, and getting into bar-fights. James shares vulnerable family details about growing up in Glasgow where addiction and poverty rates ran high and how he overcame that to be discovered at 16 years-old which launched his now very successful Hollywood career.
Start your 2 month free trial today: premium . Terms Apply. Cancel Anytime.
Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/
#JamesMcavoy #DaxShepard #ArmchairExpert #MonicaPadman
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome James McAvoy
02:02 - How Dax Missed Out on 'Wanted' to James McAvoy
06:01 - James McAvoy's Memory & Party Story with Margot Robbie
08:02 - Growing Up in Glasgow and Early Mental Health Awareness
12:05 - Childhood in Drumchapel & What "Council Estate" Means
30:26 - Youth Theater, First Crushes & Acting School in Glasgow
38:42 - 'Shameless', 'Atonement' & Working with Joe Wright
43:56 - Landing 'Narnia' & The Unexpected 'Mr. Tumnus' Attraction
47:32 - 'The Last King of Scotland'
50:15 - 'Atonement' Casting & Self-Perception
52:46 - Joining 'X-Men' & Working with Michael Fassbender & Jennifer Lawrence
55:41 - 'Split', 'Glass' & Getting Jacked (And Nearly Dying)
01:00:15 - Directing 'California Schemin' & The True Story Behind the Film
01:15:25 - Dealing with Fame, Parenting, & Remaining Authentic
01:29:15 - Getting Sucker-Punched at Toronto Film Festival
01:33:07 - 'California Schemin'
Subscribe: @armchairexpertpod
About Armchair Expert:
Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and alongside my co-host Monica Padman, welcome to the Armchair Expert Podcast. I’m endlessly fascinated by the intricacies of human behavior, and on this channel, we sit down for in-depth interviews with guests across all our shows. Whether it’s talking with your favorite celebrities on Armchair Expert, diving deep with scholars on Experts on Experts, hearing wild listener stories on Armchair Anonymous, or taking a ride in Mom’s Car, we explore the vulnerability, setbacks, and experiences that make us human.
What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology, improv training and a healthy dose of delusion. Subscribe to join us as we attempt to discover human truths without any laboratory work, clinical trials, or data collection. Together we will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, Armchair Experts.
Follow Armchair Expert on social:
Instagram: armchairexppod
Facebook: ArmchairExpPod
Twitter: armchairexppod
Connect with Wondery:
https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...
Facebook: WonderyMedia
Twitter: WonderyMedia
Instagram: WonderyMedia
TikTok: wonderymedia
Watch Armchair Expert every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY here on Youtube!
Listen to episodes ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-ex...