Fan Casting James McAvoy as Erik in The Phantom of the Opera

chantileon made this fan casting suggestion on May 23, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

James McAvoy as Erik in The Phantom of the Opera

James McAvoy

45 years old

James McAvoy (born 21 April 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began. H...

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Erik in The Phantom of the Opera

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The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

by Gaston Leroux and the Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber

From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae. The Phantom, wearing a mask to hide a congenital disfigurement, str...

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Michael Crawford has already been officially cast for this role.

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James McAvoy is known for his roles in Deadpool 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Split. He has been suggested by fans for 10,925 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Michael Fassbender, John Krasinski, and Chris Pratt. James McAvoy was suggested to play Erik in The Phantom of the Opera by chantileon. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Johnny Depp, Bill Nighy, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Phantom of the Opera has 15 roles, including Christine Daaé, Viscount Raoul de Chagny, and Meg Giry.

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