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California Schemin’ review – James McAvoy’s directorial debut will make Scotland proud

4/5 This true-life tale of Dundee rappers who bluff their way into a record deal is uniquely tapped into the realities of the UK creative industry

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James McAvoy was 'put off' directing by lower pay

Hollywood actor James McAvoy has confessed he was "put off" directing by the lower pay because he can earn "10 times as much" when he's in front of the camera.

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James McAvoy says he took career highs 'for granted' as he reflects on directorial debut

The 46-year-old actor speaks about his ‘personal’ new film, California Schemin’, and his pride at bringing a Scottish story to the big screen

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James McAvoy hailed as ‘humble’ and ‘genuine’ by subject of directorial debut

The pair worked together on California Schemin’, which is McAvoy’s directorial debut

Evening Standard

Why didn't Oscar Isaac get the chance to see his X-Men: Apocalypse co-stars?

Oscar Isaac has revealed that his plans to work closely with X-Men: Apocalypse co-stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy didn't quite go to plan.

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James McAvoy had a 'nightmare' directing California Schemin'

James McAvoy has revealed that he found the challenge of both directing and starring in the film California Schemin' as "a nightmare" to deal with.

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I Feel For Oscar Isaac After He Explained How ‘Overheated’ He Was Working On X-Men Apocalypse

I'm sweating just thinking about it.

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James McAvoy speaks out on film industry bias against Scottish actors

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James McAvoy says he’s faced ‘bias’ in industry over Scottish accent: ‘I’m no longer a person with infinite possibilities’

Actor acknowledged that others had ‘suffered much worse’ from Hollywood bias, but said that the industry has pigeonholed Scottish films into certain narratives

The Independent UK

First Thing: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

The Guardian - UK

James McAvoy 'worries less' as an older dad

Actor James McAvoy has admitted he "worries less" and is "more philosophical" after becoming a dad again in his 40s but he admits being a new parent is "harder" because he's "older and tireder".

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James McAvoy: ‘I’ve been “that Scottish person”, reduced to a noise that comes out of my mouth’

He went from a Glasgow council estate to Hollywood fame. Now, in his directorial debut, the X-Men star is challenging stereotypes about his homeland via the remarkable tale of a real-life hip-hop hoax

The Guardian - UK

Hudson Williams drops big Heated Rivalry news for UK fans

The announcement was made during Sky’s Up Next showcase where the broadcaster shared its upcoming TV and film slate for 2026

Evening Standard

Dani Dyer-Bowen describes her love for ‘so fun’ caravan holidays

The reality TV star appears with her father, Danny Dyer, in The Dyers’ Caravan Park.

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James McAvoy ‘really proud’ of directorial debut California Schemin’

The actor and director was speaking on Sunday night at a red carpet event in Glasgow.

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James McAvoy’s F-Bomb-Laced Take On Being Friends With Samuel L. Jackson Is Giving Me FOMO

The Beast and Mr. Glass are friends.

Evening Standard

Glasgow film director to receive award for outstanding achievements in industry

Lynne Ramsay has directed a number of hit movies, including We Need to Talk About Kevin, which stars Ezra Miller and Tilda Swinson.

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'My unpaid workload has doubled': James McAvoy is busier than ever after moving into directing

James McAvoy says his workload has increased now that he has made his directorial debut on the movie California Schemin'.

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I Was Not Prepared For James McAvoy's Unhinged New Harry Potter Performance

Off the charts good.

Evening Standard

James McAvoy to premiere directorial debut at Glasgow Film Festival

The Scottish actor will bring this year’s festival to a close with the UK premiere of California Schemin’.

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Chris Pratt’s Head Got Stepped On In Embarrassing Fashion While Filming Wanted (And Angelina Jolie Saw It Go Down)

Oh, no!

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Adolescence star Erin Doherty cast with James McAvoy in supernatural drama

Adolescence star Erin Doherty has been cast alongside James McAvoy in Paul Andrew Williams' new movie Faith.

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Chris Pratt's New Movie Reunites Him With His Wanted Director, But Has The Actor Changed With Fame And Muscles?

It's been nearly 20 years since Wanted!

Tom’s Guide

5 best Prime Video thriller movies with a twist you must stream this weekend

If you're looking for Prime Video thriller movies with huge twists you'll never see coming, here's five twisting watches for the weekend.

Evening Standard

EE Rising Star nominees for 2026 include Chase Infiniti and Archie Madekwe

Previous winners of the award include Tom Holland and James McAvoy

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