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James McAvoy Reveals Which Movie Earns Him "Bonkers" Residuals

E! News reports the X-Men: First Class star named the one film that keeps paying him residuals, despite a career of high-grossing movies; bring your own pillow.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorE! News reports that James McAvoy has revealed which of his movies pays him what he calls bonkers residuals. You have thoughts on that.

  2. Zbigniew MarloweI do, because the real story is that actors never discuss the check. I discuss the check. I brought a check, actually.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt's very large.

  4. Zbigniew MarloweIt is novelty-sized, but the feelings are full-sized. Which film pays me the most? Strictly as a film, it is Queen Size.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTell us about the plot of Queen Size.

  6. Zbigniew MarloweA man lies down, he is supported in all the right places, and he wakes up a better person. It is a thirty-night journey.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThirty nights.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLet me ask you plainly. Is Queen Size a film, or is it an advertisement for a mattress?

  9. Zbigniew MarloweStrictly as a film, it has a three-act structure and a cooling gel layer. Next question, please.

  10. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSo you're dodging this. Is Queen Size actually a film or not?

  11. Zbigniew MarloweFine. It ends with free shipping. I cried at the premiere, which was in a furniture store, and I was paid every time.

  12. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEvery time.

  13. Zbigniew MarloweEvery time someone sleeps on it, Gloria. I have bought a boat with strangers' naps.

  14. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLightning round. One word each. Best career move?

  15. Zbigniew MarloweNaps.

  16. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWorst co-star?

  17. Zbigniew MarloweThe pillow. It had a better agent.

  18. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLast one. What do you want people to remember?

  19. Zbigniew MarloweNight Shift opens Friday, the toaster returns in the spring, and Queen Size is available in every size. Thank you, Gloria.

  20. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLast question, and it's the real one. Where does Queen Size rank at the box office?

  21. Zbigniew MarloweNumber one in comfort, Gloria. Tucked in.

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  1. James McAvoy calls out 'Band of Brothers' co-star for bullying him… · New York Post
  2. James McAvoy Says He Was Bullied by Famous Band of Brothers Costar · E! News
  3. James McAvoy recalls being bullied on Band of Brothers set · Deadline
  4. James McAvoy recalls being laughed at on his first acting job · Variety
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