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The film industry is one where a person can achieve fame and fortune the likes of which they have never seen before, all they have to do is prove to the people that they are someone who can be relied on to deliver. James McAvoy is a fine example of a star that has time and time again proved just how talented and gifted he is in front of the camera.
Thus, while the industry and the audience now know that the star can be trusted to bring his best to the table, this wasn’t always the case for him. In fact, at one point of time in his career, Universal Pictures was hesitant of bringing him on board a project, but they were proved wrong when the film went on to shatter the box office.
Universal Studios Hesitated To Cast James McAvoy inWanted
Popular for portraying Professor Charles Xavier in theX-Menfranchise, there are few in the audience that might doubtJames McAvoyand his talent to enhance any character that he plays. From his outstanding and commendable role in films likeGlassto his absolutely mind-shattering depiction of a mentally challenged individual inSplit,people all over the world want the star to make a statement with his acting, But back in the day, Universal was reluctant to bring him for their then-upcoming projectWanted.
In a recent interview withGQ Magazinefor their Iconic Character Breakdown series, theAtonementstar went through most of the characters that he had portrayed in the past that have become a pleasing memory for everyone. Here, he also talked about the character of Wesley Gibson from 2008’sWantedwith Angelina Jolie. He revealed that despite director Timur Bekmambetov’s confidence in him, Universal still hesitated to sign him. He said:
“The studio didn’t outright reject me for that as I seem to remember. It just took a lot of worrying them in camera testing cause I think Timur wanted me, and he was convinced I was the right guy. But, the studio just needed a little bit help to convince them that I was the right guy”
And at the time, McAvoy did prove his worth to the studio with his auditions, and with the film making $342.5 Million at the box office, he made it clear why he was the best choice for the role.
What MadeWantedA Blockbuster?
The appeal ofWantedcomes from its outlandish yet pulse-pounding action narrative that also packs the story of a man reaching his potential to become the best version of himself. Wesley is an average Joe that just flows with the current of time just for the sake of living his life, until one day, he finds himself amidst a conundrum that forces him to turn into a natural killer to save himself from death. The story follows his development through numerous trials and tribulations to become one of the best assassins in the world.
Wantedis streaming on Netflix.
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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