James McAvoy reveals he's been turned down for movies roles because of height

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James McAvoy revealed he's been turned down for a number of movie roles because of his height.

The "X-Men" and "Split" actor, who is 5'7",  told The Telegraph, “As a shorter man, I sometimes get told I’m too short for a role."

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"Or even when I get a role, I’m made to feel like, well, of course, we’re going to have to do something about that," the 40-year-old added in reference to an unnamed female co-star who said their on-screen relationship seemed unlikely because of their height difference.

Actor James McAvoy poses at the premiere for the film "Dark Phoenix" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 4, 2019. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

She reportedly questioned McAvoy's casting “because nobody would believe [the character] would be with someone like her.”

“That was a kick in the nuts," he admitted.

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“I was like, ‘All right, now I’ve got to pretend that I really like you for eight more weeks. This is going to be really tough, because you’re so far up yourself.’ It got really interesting, that relationship,” McAvoy continued said.

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“Sometimes you’re made to feel like you’re not good-looking enough to get a role.”

McAvoy is currently starring in "His Dark Materials" on HBO.