James McAvoy ‘linked to X-Men co-star Alexandra Shipp’ After Divorcing Wife

 James McAvoy and Anne Marie-Duff shocked fans when they issued a joint statement announcing they are to divorce.

And the Scottish actor, 37, has allegedly formed a close friendship with his X-Men co-star Alexandra Shipp, 24, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.

A source told the publication: ‘It’s no great secret how they’ve got close. James has been quite open among the cast and crew that his marriage was over – and it seems he has struck up a friendship with Alex since then.

They continued: ‘It’s been the source of some gossip among those connected to the film – but they’ve kept things low key.’

James was pictured at last week’s X-Men: Apocalypse premiere at London’s BFI IMAX placing his hands around Alexandra’s waist as they shared a joke.

The American beauty takes on the role of Storm, previously played by Halle Berry in the noughties, in the latest film in the franchise.