Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Lucy Halliday, Samuel Bottomley and Seamus McLean Ross sit down with HeyUGuys to talk about California Schemin’ — and open up about what it’s really like working with James McAvoy behind the camera 👀
In this exclusive interview conducted by Stefan Pape, the cast discuss:
What James McAvoy is like as a director (and why he’s so hands-on)
The challenge of mastering Scottish and American accents 🎭
Bringing a true story to life without making a traditional biopic
How fame and identity play a huge role in the film’s story
The importance of staying grounded in the entertainment industry
They also dive into the research behind the real-life story, how much is “too much” when preparing for a role, and the fun, collaborative energy on set — including trying to make McAvoy laugh between takes.
California Schemin’ tells a wild, entertaining and thought-provoking true story — and this interview gives you a brilliant insight into how the younger cast approached their roles.
🎬 Like, comment and subscribe for more exclusive interviews!
Interviews for California Schemin'. The film stars Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell and James McAvoy and was directed by McAvoy.
Stefan Pape asks the questions.
Plot: Lifelong friends Gavin and Billy, two aspiring Scottish MCs,
reinvent themselves as Californian hip hop artists in a daring bid to
land a record deal. As their deception grows and the spotlight intensifies,
the lie they've built their dreams on begins to threaten both their futures
and their friendship.
California Schemin' will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland
on 10 April 2026.
#CaliforniaSchemin #JamesMcAvoy #CastInterview #Acting #HeyUGuys
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Lucy Halliday, Samuel Bottomley and Seamus McLean Ross sit down with HeyUGuys to talk about California Schemin’ — and open up about what it’s really like working with James McAvoy behind the camera 👀
In this exclusive interview conducted by Stefan Pape, the cast discuss:
What James McAvoy is like as a director (and why he’s so hands-on)
The challenge of mastering Scottish and American accents 🎭
Bringing a true story to life without making a traditional biopic
How fame and identity play a huge role in the film’s story
The importance of staying grounded in the entertainment industry
They also dive into the research behind the real-life story, how much is “too much” when preparing for a role, and the fun, collaborative energy on set — including trying to make McAvoy laugh between takes.
California Schemin’ tells a wild, entertaining and thought-provoking true story — and this interview gives you a brilliant insight into how the younger cast approached their roles.
🎬 Like, comment and subscribe for more exclusive interviews!
Interviews for California Schemin'. The film stars Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell and James McAvoy and was directed by McAvoy.
Stefan Pape asks the questions.
Plot: Lifelong friends Gavin and Billy, two aspiring Scottish MCs,
reinvent themselves as Californian hip hop artists in a daring bid to
land a record deal. As their deception grows and the spotlight intensifies,
the lie they've built their dreams on begins to threaten both their futures
and their friendship.
California Schemin' will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland
on 10 April 2026.
#CaliforniaSchemin #JamesMcAvoy #CastInterview #Acting #HeyUGuys
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For syndication or usage opportunities please contact syndication@heyuguys.co.uk.
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More from HeyUGuys:
Website ► HeyUGuys.com
Follow us on Twitter ► twitter.com/HeyUGuys
Subscribe here! ► bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub
Facebook ► facebook.com/HeyUGuys
Instagram ► instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial
TikTok ► tiktok.com/@heyuguysofficial
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