James McAvoy marks his eagerly anticipated directorial debut with California Schemin’ – and to celebrate the occasion, we had the pleasure in speaking to the man himself, alongside several of his talented actors.
We spoke to McAvoy paired with Rebekah Murrell, before chatting to the leading trio of Lucy Halliday, Samuel Bottomley and Seamus McLean Ross, as we discuss the remarkable true story this film is based upon. We get the low down on McAvoy’s experience in the director’s chair, and the actors reveal what sort of filmmaker he is. He also admits to not being a music (or biopics) fans, while we also chat about culture, identity and accents with the actors. Be sure to watch both interviews in their entirety below.
James McAvoy and Rebekah Murrell
Lucy Halliday, Samuel Bottomley and Seamus McLean Ross
Plot
Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.
California Schemin’ is released in cinemas across the UK on April 10th
