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James McAvoy Says Joaquin Phoenix Exited ‘Split’ Role 2 Weeks Before Filming
With two weeks to spare, James McAvoy had to learn his 'Split' character, which had more than 20 personalities.
James McAvoy recently recounted his “last minute” preparation for the starring role in M. Night Shyamalan ‘s 2016 thriller Split after the Oscar-winning actor exited the production two weeks before filming kicked off in Philadelphia. McAvoy stars in Split as Kevin, a man living with more than 20 personalities, one of which orchestrates the abduction of three teen girls (portrayed by Anya Taylor-Joy, Haley Lu Richardson and Jessica Sula). McAvoy also recalled dropping out of the running for a Harry Potter role earlier in his career as the seven-month audition process would have kept him out of work during that time.
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