James McAvoy Accuses Co Star of Set Bullying
PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2026, 10:04 AM ET
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James McAvoy revealed on "Watch What Happens Live" that he was bullied on his first day filming the 2001 miniseries "Band of Brothers." The actor, who portrayed Private First Class James W. Miller, described a scene where a co‑star and his friends pointed and laughed at him for several minutes. McAvoy confirmed the bully was not David Schwimmer and that the incident occurred during a bar scene. He noted the experience was a two out of ten, while the rest of the set felt like a nine. McAvoy also reflected on his early career, praising his debut film "The Near Room" and his later role in "The Chronicles of Narnia."
By Nathan B. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2001 — Band of Brothers filmed in 2001, starring McAvoy.
- 2001 — McAvoy debuted as Private First Class James W. Miller.
- 2001 — Bullying incident occurred during first day on set.
- On October 13 2026 McAvoy spoke publicly about bullying on Watch What Happens Live.
- On October 13 2026 Page Six reported McAvoy’s allegations and reactions.
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