So what exactly is this project that gave James McAvoy his first-ever on-set injury? That would be a movie called “Turn Up the Sun!” which stars McAvoy alongside Almudena Amor, Irish actress Aisling Franciosi, and “Emily in Paris” standout Lucas Bravo (also known for the rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” and the heartwarming film “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”). This particular film, which is written and directed by Jamie Adams, began its production in late 2023; McAvoy spoke to “Restless Natives” about his injury in March 2024, so hopefully, everything’s been resolved.
In any case, there’s not a lot of information about “Turn Up the Sun!” out there just yet, although a report in Deadline from October 2023 said it’s “about two couples that accidentally book the same countryside mansion for a weekend of work and pleasure but discover things may not be as they seem.” Based on McAvoy’s on-set stories, it definitely sounds like a wild ride … which makes sense, because the actor has spent his career in Hollywood seeking out fascinating, diverse projects.
