McAvoy tipped to portray Xavier in 'X-Men' prequel

James McAvoy has landed a role in ‘X-Men: First Class’.

The ‘Atonement’ actor will reportedly play Professor Charles Xavier – who was portrayed in ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ by veteran star Patrick Stewart – in the forthcoming superhero movie prequel, which is currently being scripted by its director Matthew Vaughn and screenwriter Jane Goldman.