It was recently announced on twitter that James will be participating in Soccer Aid to support UNICEF. From the UNICEF UK page about the event:

On 27 May England will take on the Rest of the World in a football match that will help save and change children’s lives. Two teams of celebrities and football legends, captained by Robbie Williams and Michael Sheen, will go head to head at Old Trafford, Manchester for a chance to lift the Soccer Aid trophy.

You can support UNICEF and help children around the world by buying tickets, watching the game live on ITV1, making a donation or getting involved in Keep it Up.

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James and his wife Anne-Marie attended the Olivier Awards on April 15th. James presented the award for Best Revival to director Rob Ashford for Anna Christie. James was also a presenter at the Empire Awards on March 25th. He presented the award for Best Actress to Olivia Colman for her performance in Tyrannosaur. Photos and more on the message board.

McAvoy's name is flying around with upcoming films!
Variety previously reported that James is in talks to play the role of Simon in the upcoming film, Trance, directed by Danny Boyle (of Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours fame). With this role, he would replace Michael Fassbender, with whom he co-starred in X-Men: First Class.

Though, following up with the story IndieWire shares that Fox Searchlight has corrected Variety, saying that James is up for a different role in the film.

Needless to say, we'll be sure to follow with this story as it continues to develop.

X-Men: First Class is out in theaters now in the US. If you haven't seen it yet, head to your theaters ASAP! But don't take my word for it. Travis Oscarson from FanReviews.com has compiled a video of reviews from theater goers coming out after the film. They all are rather positive praising a solid film. You can watch the video here.

James has recently signed up to star in the crime thriller, "Welcome to the Punch". In the film he will play Roy, a detective chasing an ex-con in London.

You can currently see James in the film The Conspirator, opened in select theaters April 15th in the US and X-Men: First Class coming soon on June 3rd.

Source: Hollywood Reporter.

Thanks to "megan" for the scoop!