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Wanted's James McAvoy: Angelina Jolie Is "at Home" in Action Movies
Friday June 20, 2008

James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie may be stirring Oscar buzz for the drama Changeling, but her Wanted co-star James McAvoy says action is what the pregnant-with-twins star does best.

"She's brilliant," he told Usmagazine.com at the movie's Los Angeles premiere on Thursday (Jolie did not attend, as she preps for her twins). "She's a great actress, first and foremost, but to be in this type of film with her ... she is so at home.

"She's done more action movies than I've ever seen, so she knows the territory," he added. "I had a very powerful ally."

(See photos of Angelina Jolie in her most famous action movies.)

McAvoy said he is still adjusting to all the physical work.

He told Us he "did quite a few" of his own stunts.

"Oh, good God — there were a lot!" he said. "I think two of the biggest ones were jumping over the bridge on the train and jumping on the bonnet of the car when it was moving — and then flying off!"

He admitted it was "intense, but it's partly why you get involved — to satisfy the yearning of the 12-year-old boy inside you."

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