McAvoy says he was bullied by Band of Brothers co
Actor James McAvoy revealed he was bullied by a co-star on his first day of filming the 2001 HBO series Band of Brothers. He noted that while the experience was difficult, he received support from other cast members like Dexter Fletcher.
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Scottish actor James McAvoy has said he was bullied on his "first day as a professional actor" by one of his co-stars while filming Band of Brothers.
The 2001 HBO series, created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, told the story of parachute rifle company Easy Company, the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, from 1942 to the end of the Second World War.
McAvoy, 47, appeared in the series which was made up of a large ensemble cast, and said a co-star had told the other actors on set to point and laugh at him on set.
While appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen , McAvoy was asked to rate his experience on the show.
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