James McAvoy makes 'bonkers' residuals reveal, names movie 'consistently' making him money
Key Points:
- James McAvoy revealed on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that his only consistent residual income comes from the 2017 film "Split," with other projects generating minimal earnings, sometimes as little as 25 cents.
- McAvoy explained that "Split" was highly profitable due to its low $6 million budget and strong box office debut, crediting director M. Night Shyamalan for the film's success and ongoing residual checks.
- Despite critical buzz around his multi-personality role in "Split," McAvoy was not nominated for major awards and expressed skepticism about the recognition of horror performances in award circuits.
- He praised actress Inde Navarrette's performance in "Obsession" for its psychological intensity and versatility, drawing parallels to his own work in "Split."
- During a recent press tour for "California Schemin'," McAvoy disclosed experiencing bullying from a co-star on set, who led others in mocking him for several minutes.