James in Atonement Credit: Focus Features

In the new wartime romance Atonement, poor James McAvoy's character Robbie can't get a break! Robbie, the humble but bright son of a housekeeper, is hot for Cecelia (Keira Knightley), a hoity-toity, upper crusty rich socialite in the house, make that mansion, where his mom works. But, love conquers all, for a time, and she is his! Of course lies, war and fate intervene. If you were lucky (cuz he's very good) you caught James opposite Oscar-winner Forrest Whitaker in The King of Scotland and as a young man juggling two girls in the college romantic comedy Starter for Ten. He also donned a goat-like costume to play the Faun Mr. Tumnus in the "Narnia" film.

We chatted with this ultra-talented hottie recently about his arduous work in the movie, how emotionally-tied to his character he became and how he and pals celebrated... a bit too much, after one particularly difficult scene! Picture striking blue eyes, dapper blue suit jacket over white shirt and that delightful Scottish accent.

TeenHollywood: Keira told us that she read the book after being given the part. Same for you?