Horror movies have kept the attention of moviegoers for decades, with the ability to make the audience feel anxiety and fear as they watch characters fight for their life. And while these types of flicks are filmed within the precautions of a movie set, it can still be dangerous to film movies. We've seen a variety of actors injured while filming over the past few years, and IT Chapter Two added James McAvoy to those ranks.
About a year ago, it was revealed that James McAvoy was hurt while filming his lead role in Andy Muschietti’s It Chapter Two. While the actor originally claimed he had minor strains in his thighs, it turns out that his injuries were far more serious, and felt months after the highly anticipated sequel wrapped. Namely, he ended up suffering from tendonitis for six months after shooting, in addition to his aforementioned quad injury.
This update comes to us from San Diego Comic-Con. James McAvoy joined his IT Chapter Two cast members at the historical Hall H, revealing three key scenes from upcoming sequel, in addition to the epic final trailer. McAvoy eventually was able to address the crowd, and revealed the lengthy injuries he suffered from his time in Derry. I guess Pennywise could have made it worse for him.
Exactly how James McAvoy hurt himself is unclear, but smart money says that it might have to do with the epic hall of mirrors scene shown in the recent trailer. Adult Bill follows a young resident of Derry into a funhouse, attempting to get him out before Bill Skarsgard's Pennyswise could feast on him. The trailer shows McAvoy repeatedly kicking a glass wall in an attempt to save the boy, and they're high kicks that could easily injure someone who was emoting too hard.
As a reminder, you can check out the original Instagram post by James McAvoy, when he thought the injuries wouldn't be as severe as they turned out to be.
Little did he know that the physical affect of working on It Chapter Two would stick around long after the principal photography wrapped. So in addition to having nightmares about Pennywise, the dancing clown took its physical toll on James McAvoy.
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It Chapter Two looks truly horrifying, as Pennywise is back to get vengeance on the adult Losers' Club and the town of Derry. James McAvoy leads a strong cast of adult actors, and the young cast from the first IT will also have roles.
All will be revealed when IT Chapter Two hits theaters on September 6th. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.
