James McAvoy sent knitwear by fans

James McAvoy has revealed that his fans send him knitwear.

The actor believes that his admirers want to look after him, the Daily Record reports.

"The small but very nice fanbase I have is very lovely," McAvoy said. "I don't even get sent weird stuff - I don't get sent underwear.

"I'm more likely to get sent a scarf someone's knitted because they want to take care of me."

McAvoy recently denied rumours that he will play Ian Fleming in a new movie.