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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Evening Standard

Anemone Review: Daniel Day-Lewis’ Return Is Dark Powerful, And Profound

The legendary actor makes his return after eight years away from the screen.

Cinemablend

‘I want to help’: Somewhere Boy actor launches drama school in Bradford

Samuel Bottomley, 23, to teach at West Yorkshire Workshop, aimed at working-class actors in north of England

The Guardian - UK

How to Have Sex's Samuel Bottomley on toxic masculinity: 'Porn is definitely a problem for young men'

The Bafta nominated actor on why his new movie will help a lot of people, making Tyrannosaur at eight and learning from Tim Roth and Jack O'Connell

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BAFTA TV awards 2023: who will win, and who should win?

Bona fide stars from Billie Piper and Kate Winslet to Gary Oldman, Daniel Radcliffe and Lesley Manville are all in the running for honours

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