A Scottish Hip-Hop Hoax Helped James McAvoy Find His Movie-Making Voice

New York Times - Oct 7, 2026

In “California Schemin’,” the actor’s directorial debut, two Scottish rappers pretend to be American to make it in the business. It was much more personal than he thought.

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Universal Pictures Content Group (UPCG), LW Entertainment and Cameron Mackintosh have partnered to produce a live recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom Of The Opera, which will be released in cinemas in 2027. Directed for the screen by Brett Sullivan (Hadestown), the live recording will be produced by Dione Orrom (Six: The Musical Live!). EVP […]

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