"I am in!" X-Men's James McAvoy on Jennifer Lawrence, Benedict Cumberbatch and becoming Professor X.

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In a previously unseen interview from the archives, James McAvoy talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about getting cast opposite Angelina Jolie, what he learned from Benedict Cumberbatch and taking on the role of a young Charles Xavier in Marvel's X-Men series. He reveals how he created the now iconic temple touch, and how what it was like following Sir Patrick Stewart's performance as Professor X. Plus, we find out why Jennifer Lawrence might kick his head in...!

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