“So I’m really proud, and also really proud to be back in Glasgow where we predominantly made the bulk of it, even though it’s mainly set in Dundee and London.”Speaking on his debut directorial experience, he added: “It was really amazing, rewarding, fulfilling, hard, not always enjoyable, but really fulfilling and with it all the way. “I’m privileged to get to work with these guys.”Rebekah Murrell, Gavin Bain, Samuel Bottomley, James McAvoy, Lucy Halliday, Danny Page and Seamus McLean Ross. (Eoin Carey/PA)The red carpet event took place outside the Glasgow Film Theatre, and marked the end of the 22nd annual Glasgow Film Festival. She said McAvoy previously described the film to her as a combination of Eminem’s biopic Eight Mile and 2007 coming-of-age comedy Superbad. She added: “The team has done an amazing job.”California Schemin’ will be released in UK and Irish cinemas by Studiocanal on April 10.

Source: The Times March 08, 2026 20:42 UTC