James McAvoy Says M. Night Shyamalan Cast Him In ‘Split’ Role After 'Crazy' Comic-Con Party

James McAvoy claims he has a “crazy” party to thank for helping him snag the lead role in one of M. Night Shyamalan’s most revered films. 

While speaking with Entertainment Weekly at San Diego’s Comic-Con over the weekend, the Speak No Evil star, 45, recalled the chaotic night at one of EW’s events years ago at the convention that unexpectedly set him to star in 2016’s Split.

“There was an EW party in 2017? 2015, maybe,” McAvoy said in a clip posted to TikTok on Saturday. “We were on the roof...