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.