James McAvoy, the actor who portrayed Charles Xavier/Professor X in the X-Men film series, recently opened up about the most challenging X-Men movie he worked on. McAvoy first played the character in X-Men: First Class and later reprised the role in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

The Most Challenging X-Men Movie For James McAvoy

During a panel at this year’s Calgary Expo, McAvoy revealed that X-Men: Days of Future Past was the X-Men movie that challenged him the most as a performer. He pointed out that he “got more of an acting workout” on that particular film than any movie he had worked on before, noting that it was “so deep and focused so much” on Xavier’s story.

Reflecting On The Character Of Charles Xavier

When asked what he took away from portraying Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, McAvoy reflected on being careful not to hurt people while pursuing a higher good. He acknowledged the self-obsession and self-absorption that a good person can have, and he expressed a desire to keep an eye on himself.

Will James McAvoy Return As Charles Xavier?

Many fans have speculated that McAvoy’s version of Charles Xavier could make a jump to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) now that the Multiverse Saga is in full swing. Although the actor has not received a call to return in the upcoming MCU crossover movie Avengers: Secret Wars, he has not ruled out a potential X-Men return.

X-Men: Days of Future Past is considered one of the better films that McAvoy has been involved in, and the actor’s impressive portrayal of the X-Men leader was highly praised. Whether or not McAvoy ends up returning, fans will continue to appreciate his dedicated work in bringing the iconic X-Men character to life.