James McAvoy replaced Joaquin Phoenix in M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 film Split, two weeks before filming.

James McAvoy disclosed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he replaced Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role of M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 film Split, just two weeks before filming. McAvoy praised Phoenix's talent and noted that the well-written script helped him prepare for his character, Kevin Wendell Crumb, who has 23 personalities. Split's success revitalized Shyamalan's career, showcasing McAvoy's acclaimed performance.

September 13, 2024
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