Happy Sad Confused James McAvoy & Elliot Page
Nov 3, 2025
Elliot Page, known for roles in Juno and Umbrella Academy, joins James McAvoy, famed for X-Men and Split, for a lively discussion at New York Comic Con. They reminisce about their formative experiences with superhero films and the impact of X-Men's themes of outsider acceptance. Elliot shares insights into his role in The Odyssey, while James reflects on directing California Ski Man. They also explore the challenges of portraying their iconic characters and the meaning behind their most recognized projects.
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First Comic‑Con Flashback
- James McAvoy recalled his first Comic-Con experience in New York and linked it to an early movie press cycle.
- He amusingly noticed he unintentionally wore the same jacket from that era again and called himself dull for wardrobe choices.
Masking Around At San Diego
- Elliot Page remembered attending San Diego Comic‑Con for Super and wandering around in masks with Liv Tyler.
- He traced his fandom back to a re-release of the original Star Wars and early love of Batman and Spider‑Man.
Trailer Chats With Legends
- James described spending an afternoon with Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen while getting hair extensions.
- He recalled them improvising Macbeth lines and being struck by their effortless actorly machinery.
