James McAvoy’s life still shows “an enormous influence of the working class”.

The 45-year-old actor, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, has played a variety of roles throughout his career, but James feels a particular connection with people who have “limited options” in life.

James, who has appeared in films including The Last King of Scotland and Atonement, told the British newspaper The Guardian: “I am a product of my background and the stories that interest me are often about people with limited opportunities, whose horizons are limited, who are fighting to get out of there or who are rebelling against the oppression that forces them into it.”

“It’s not the only thing that interests me. I’ve also played poshos, but that’s what defines me, that’s what has shaped me.

“I guess I’m bohemian now, right? Isn’t that what you are as an artist? But my life is very much working class. That’s how I approach education, that’s how I approach the work I choose, the stories that interest me.”

Meanwhile, James has admitted that he is considering attending some therapy sessions.

The actor admitted that he was struggling with the idea of ​​​​going into therapy.

He explained: “I’m in my late 40s now. Should I try therapy? I’ve watched a few TikTok videos saying it might be unhealthy. Maybe I’ll believe that instead of doing the hard work.”

“Acting is a really strange form. You’re studying human behavior, you’re really thinking about it. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m some kind of psychoanalyst, but it’s more than pseudo-psychoanalysis. It’s a kind of performative psychology.”

“It’s really a lot of fun and a privilege to spend your life doing it. I don’t know if it gives me any answers. But it gives me a lot of opinions.”