James McAvoy Sends Support to New Professor X — What He Really Said

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James McAvoy Sends Support to New Professor X — What He Really Said

News (2 / 1) 12.09.2026 01:04 / Frank


At TIFF, a gracious competitor

Speaking at Entertainment Weekly’s studio during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11, the 47-year-old said he was focused on promoting a different film and complimented Marvel’s huge publicity reach, but added that he sincerely wishes the new cast good luck.

Backing the recast and the roster

McAvoy had previously voiced support for recasting at New York Comic Con in October 2025, reacting to comments from Kevin Feige and expressing excitement. Industry reports and D23 confirmations have since linked Sadie Sink to Jean Grey, Kit Connor to Cyclops, Samara Weaving to Emma Frost, and announced Maya Boyd as Storm, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Adam Driver as Mister Sinister and Christopher Abbott as Professor X.