British actor James McAvoy and his wife of 4 years, actress Anne Marie Duff — best known for her role on the UK TV drama Shameless – are expecting their first child together.

“We are happy to confirm that James McAvoy and Anne Marie Duff are expecting their first child. We have no further comment or information at this time,” the couple’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE this morning.

McAvoy has appeared in box office hits like Atonement and Wanted.

Actor James McAvoy’s drumming up publicity for his Angelina Jolie-assisted thriller Wanted, in theaters now, on the August cover of Details.

“Hugh Grant is fucking great and he’s funny,” he says. “I like romantic comedies. I’ve been in one and I fucking loved it. I got to show off and … That’s why I loved Last King (of Scotland) —I got to be such a wanker.”

In this video clip from Monday’s Today Show, actor James McAvoy discusses his new Angelina Jolie-assisted action-thriller, Wanted, with host Ann Curry.

James McAvoy The Tonight Show With Jay Leno Video