James McAvoy is charming

James McAvoy knows the importance of being charming.

The actor has put some of his talent down to being extra charming.

“I’ve played roles where my character has to be quite charming and I’ve found it quite easy to do,” he said.

“I think some of it is in my bones but some of it is more deliberate. I remember that it was never that difficult for me to get a director to look up and pay attention to me. Mind you, I don’t know if that’s necessarily charm.”

“Even now when I’m auditioning, I’ll often stick in a wee thing or an extra line that I know will be disarming for the lady I’m acting with… Well, not necessarily disarming. Hopefully non-repellent.”