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James McAvoy films his latest project in Glasgow

2024-11-14 20,989 Dailymotion

James McAvoy has certainly been doing the rounds recently, photos of him hanging out in local establishments have been flying across social media. <br /><br />The actor has returned to his hometown to film his latest movie California Schemin’ which is set in various locations across the city and Dundee. <br /><br />The film, which also marks his directorial debut, will chart the true story of a Scottish rap duo who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian musicians to be taken seriously and secure a record deal.<br /><br />Filming is currently underway in Glasgow between the 6 and 20 November and audiences will be able to recognise a number of Glasgow locations.<br /><br />The Barrowlands area has been used with a mural of Ewan McGregor’s Trainspotting character Mark Renton, designed by renowned graffiti artist Rogue One, put up as a back drop on Charlotte Street. <br /><br />Other filming locations include Maryhill, Park Circus and Glasgow Green. <br /><br />James McAvoy has said the movie is rooted in the Californian rap scene but the story starts in the working class Scottish setting. <br />

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