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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