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McAvoy's X-Men Set Surprise
30 Oct
Summary
- Patrick Stewart, famed actor, passed away at 86.
- Stewart battled Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.
- McAvoy recalled a surprising X-Men set encounter.
Patrick Stewart, a revered actor celebrated for his portrayals of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, died at 86 on Wednesday, October 28. His passing followed a short period of illness, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Recently, Stewart's X-Men co-star James McAvoy recounted a notable incident that occurred on set. McAvoy shared with The Rich Eisen Show podcast that while he was preparing for X-Men: Days of Future Past, Ian McKellen invited him into his trailer.
Inside, McAvoy found Stewart preparing salmon. McKellen then suggested an impromptu performance of Macbeth, a play both he and Stewart had performed. McAvoy, having recently concluded his own stage run as Macbeth, found himself unable to recall his lines, leaving him stunned by the unexpected encounter.
McAvoy also reflected on his initial experiences working with Stewart, describing them as "pretty wild." He admitted to feeling like a "fanboy," having watched Stewart since childhood as the captain of the Enterprise, appreciating the unique classical energy and authority Stewart brought to the role.
