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The film is produced by Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films, and Danny Page of Homefront Productions. It is based on Bain’s autobiography ''Straight Outta Scotland'' and adapted by Archie Thomson. [[Samuel Bottomley]] and Séamus McLean Ross are set to play Boyd and Bain. McAvoy will also have a small role in the film.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=11 May 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood|url= https://deadline.com/2024/05/james-mcavoy-directorial-debut-california-schemin-cast-1235905330/|title= James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut ‘California Schemin’, About Con Artist Rappers, Sets Cast & Heads To Cannes Market With Bankside|first= Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=May 6, 2024}}</ref>
The film is produced by Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films, and Danny Page of Homefront Productions. It is based on Bain’s autobiography ''Straight Outta Scotland'' and adapted by Archie Thomson. [[Samuel Bottomley]] and Séamus McLean Ross are set to play Boyd and Bain. McAvoy will also have a small role in the film.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=11 May 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood|url= https://deadline.com/2024/05/james-mcavoy-directorial-debut-california-schemin-cast-1235905330/|title= James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut ‘California Schemin’, About Con Artist Rappers, Sets Cast & Heads To Cannes Market With Bankside|first= Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=May 6, 2024}}</ref>


[[Principal photography]] took place in the second half of 2024, with filming locations including [[Dundee]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Screen Daily|accessdate=19 August 2024|url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/rising-stars-scotland-2024-seamus-mclean-ross-actor/5196185.article|title= Rising Stars Scotland 2024: Séamus McLean Ross (actor)|first=Stuart|last=Kemp|date=19 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/5109691/james-mcavoy-dundee-film-multi/|website=The Courier|accessdate=24 October 2024|title= Movie star James McAvoy set to shoot Dundee hip-hop duo film at Multi|date=24 October 2024}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] took place in the second half of 2024, with filming locations including [[Dundee]] and [[Glasgow]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Screen Daily|accessdate=19 August 2024|url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/rising-stars-scotland-2024-seamus-mclean-ross-actor/5196185.article|title= Rising Stars Scotland 2024: Séamus McLean Ross (actor)|first=Stuart|last=Kemp|date=19 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/5109691/james-mcavoy-dundee-film-multi/|website=The Courier|accessdate=24 October 2024|title= Movie star James McAvoy set to shoot Dundee hip-hop duo film at Multi|date=24 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24689466.james-mcavoy-shoot-scenes-directorial-debut-glasgow/|website=Glasgow Times|accessdate=1 November 2024|title=James McAvoy to film scenes for new movie in Glasgow|date=
30 October 2024}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 07:27, 1 November 2024

California Schemin'
Directed byJames McAvoy
Screenplay byArchie Thompson
Based onStraight Outta Scotland by Billy Boyd
Produced by
  • Danny Page
  • Guy J. Louthan
Starring
Production
companies
  • Homefromt Productions
  • Ramsom Films
CountryUnited Kimgdom
LanguageEnglish

California Schemin' is an upcoming British musical biopic film directed by James McAvoy.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Silibil N' Brains, a rap duo who for three years pretended to be American in order to be taken seriously by the record industry and ended up touring with Eminem.[1]

Cast

Production

James McAvoy was reported to be directing a film about faux-Californian rap duo, Silibil N' Brains, otherwise known as Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd from Dundee in Scotland, in October 2023.[2]

The film is produced by Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films, and Danny Page of Homefront Productions. It is based on Bain’s autobiography Straight Outta Scotland and adapted by Archie Thomson. Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross are set to play Boyd and Bain. McAvoy will also have a small role in the film.[3]

Principal photography took place in the second half of 2024, with filming locations including Dundee and Glasgow.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "X-Men star to direct film about fake rappers". BBC News. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 19, 2023). "James McAvoy To Make Directorial Debut On Story Of Scottish Duo Who Got A Record Deal & More After Pretending To Be Rappers From California". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 6, 2024). "James McAvoy's Directorial Debut 'California Schemin', About Con Artist Rappers, Sets Cast & Heads To Cannes Market With Bankside". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Kemp, Stuart (August 19, 2024). "Rising Stars Scotland 2024: Séamus McLean Ross (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Movie star James McAvoy set to shoot Dundee hip-hop duo film at Multi". The Courier. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "James McAvoy to film scenes for new movie in Glasgow". Glasgow Times. October 30, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.