James McAvoy thrilled to be a father

Congrats to James McAvoy and Anne Marie Duff who announced yesterday that she was pregnant.

The 30-year-old actor spoke out at the London premiere of his latest film, The Last Station, which also stars wife Anne-Marie Duff and Dame Helen Mirren.

“It’s excellent, it feels really great. I’m totally looking forward to being a dad. She looks fantastic. It’s a Mc-Duff adventure,” he said.

Duff, nine years his senior, looked radiant in a black floor-length Escada pleated gown, which hid her bump at the Curzon Mayfair.

Co-star Mirren, who wowed in a purple Lindka Cierach dress, told of her excitement for the couple.

“I’m pleased, it’s fantastic. It’s wonderful news and it couldn’t happen to a greater couple,” she said.

“I’ve known Anne-Marie for a long time, long before I knew James. They’re a great, great couple, both unbelievably talented, both extremely nice and hard-working and professional, so it’s going to be a great baby.”

The film’s director Michael Hoffman joined in with the congratulations.

“I’m ecstatic – I’ve known about this for a while and I’ve been sworn to secrecy,” he said.

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They have been promoting The Last Station which they both star in London and Germany.

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