James McAvoy is seen for the first time on the Glasgow set of his new film California Schemin’ about hoax rappers Silibil N’ Brains – as he makes his directorial debut
As a devoted fan of James McAvoy’s captivating performances and his journey through the world of cinema, witnessing him make his directorial debut in “California Schemin‘” is nothing short of exhilarating. Born and bred in Glasgow, this Scots action movie star has always had a unique connection with his hometown, which seems to be deeply reflected in the film’s setting.
Actor James McAvoy, famous for his role in X-Men, was recently seen working on the California Schemin’ movie set in Glasgow, marking his first attempt at directing a film.
45-year-old James, hailing from Glasgow, attempted to remain inconspicuous beneath a black baseball cap while he barked instructions to actors Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley, who were performing a scene on the steps of an eastern city building.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t hide my excitement when I say that I recently caught sight of our beloved Scottish action hero in Dundee! Guess who was hard at work, crafting some thrilling movie moments for the big screen? None other than the man himself! The adrenaline rush is real!
California Schemin’ is a real-life account of Silibil ‘N’ Brains, the Scottish rap duo who feigned being Americans in order to deceive the music industry, aiming to achieve worldwide fame as international sensations.
Originally from Dundee, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd of Arbroath once mingled with the likes of Madonna and Eminem, but their supposed association was ultimately exposed as a grand deception.
Seamus, the offspring of renowned Deacon Blue musicians Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, as well as an alumnus of London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama, will portray Bain in this production.
He’s already starred in Payback, alongside Peter Mullan as well as Rebus and also portrays Colum MacKenzie in Outlander spin-off Blood of My Blood.
Originally from Yorkshire, actor Samuel made his screen debut alongside Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman in Tyrannosaur, a movie directed by Paddy Considine.
He has also appeared in Ghost Stories with Martin Freeman and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
He received a Bafta nomination for his role as Aaron in Channel 4 drama Somewhere Boy.
In an interview with Deadline, McAvoy mentioned that in his upcoming project “California Schemin'”, he will share a tale of friendship, hip-hop music, and grand yet unsuccessful endeavors, which could provoke emotions, astonishment, and amusement.
The BBC documented the rise and fall of Silibil N’ Brains on its Storyville series in 2013.
James was last involved in the film Speak No Evil which premiered in September 2024.
During an interview about the movie, he stated that he might not attend another screening with an audience because some people were throwing objects at the screen.
The actor recalled seeing the horror for first time at ComicCon.
In the English-language version of the 2022 Danish film, James starred as Paddy, a character who was a devoted family man hiding a troubling past. (Watkins directed the adaptation)
In a conversation with Sky News, he stated that due to a bad experience, he might avoid watching films with an audience in the future as he found it quite unpleasant.
Whenever I aimed to elicit laughter from my audience, they never failed to oblige. On the contrary, when I intended to create a sense of shock and fear, they responded exactly as expected, only to leave me amazed with the unexpected twists and turns in the events that unfolded.
He added: “At one moment, spectators were tossing things at the screen as my character was exceptionally offensive. It was thrilling, simply outstanding.
One key theme explored in this movie is conformity, demonstrating how easily a society can succumb to it, which could lead to significant issues down the line.
Instead of tolerating poor conduct only from people such as Paddy, we also allow it from societal structures, governing bodies, and the institutions that control our daily lives.
James openly acknowledged that he drew inspiration from several contentious figures as he developed his character, including the influential figure Andrew Tate, who is known for his controversial views.
He shared with Empire that he found an aspect to portray in the character which resembled somewhat the persona of “A Character Inspired by West Country Andrew Tate.
As an ardent admirer, I might say: “He puts it subtly yet clearly, ‘I aim to show you the essence of masculinity once more.’ Yet there’s a certain refined demeanor about him that distinguishes him from the typical tough guy, hinting at a veneer of, ‘I’m not your stereotypical alpha male.’
Paddy is saying, “Are you man enough to share a drink with me?” or alternatively, “Unfortunately, this situation exceeds your capabilities as you are not tangible enough.
You were looking for something with a rural feel. My inspirations were quite vivid. One key reference was the term “bogan” from Australia, often linked to an aspect of rough masculinity.
He mentioned: ‘Additionally, there was the role of Rooster from Jerusalem, superbly portrayed by Mark Rylance.’
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2024-11-12 00:08