Hello reddit! I'm James McAvoy. AMA!
my directorial debut, CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN', is out in UK theaters on April 10.
Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUTSyu4Ovcc
Tickets/other things:
http://www.californiaschemin.co.uk/
I'll be back at around 1-2 PM ET/5-6 PM GMT today, Friday 3/27, to answer questions.
by JamesMcAvoyAMA
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Hi James ! Did you always want to direct or did the desire develop over time ?
Will Patricia also be joining the ama and if not – how is she doing?
what are some of your favourite scottish films?
Hi James! Your character in Split had a bunch of different personalities. How collaborative was that process? Did you come up with a bunch of them or were they all already on the page? Did you try to pitch any that didn’t make it into the film?
Will we see you as professor X ever again?
Should Mr Tumnus have a stand alone action film
For split, Did you method act having 20 personalities by listening to 20 podcasts about self worth simultaneously? That’s what I would have done. If not, I highly recommend it.
Do you think Hearts will go the distance and win the SPFL?
What role pushed you the furthest mentally, and did it change how you see acting or yourself?
Hi James! Your Mad-Eye Moody performance in the Harry Potter full-cast audiobooks has been incredible. How different is it preparing for a role like that compared to being on set? And how hard was it to come up with your own version of the character after Brendan Gleeson’s iconic performance in the movies?
Hi james! Do you have a favourite food? (Gotta ask the simple questions)
What are the top 3 things that factor into accepting a role?
What was working with Danny Boyle like? Anything that separates him from other filmmakers?
I saw California Schemin’ recently and I was wondering if you have any ambitions to direct more movies and if so, who are the directors that inspire you?
What is your favorite movie you’ve starred in and why is it Filth?
Hello James, If you were given the choice between an Oscar for Directing or seeing Celtic win the Champions League, what you would chose?
I don’t have anything to ask but you’re my favorite Scottish person
What’s a role you turned down that you regretted later?
What was your most challenging role you’ve played.
What is it like to work with M. Night Shyamalan compared to other directors? He seems interesting.
What’s your favorite board game?
Who or what is inspiring you these days James?
Love your work mate 👍
Do you and Micheal Fassbender ever casually hang out ?
What is your favourite Scottish phrase that more people should be using?
You press shuffle on your chosen music playlist what are the first 5 songs to come up?
Guys, that is Patricia, don’t fall for it please…
Will Scotland win the World Cup?
Do you have any behind the scenes stories you can share during the filming of Penelope?
What’s one film you did you will never forget, for whatever reason?
Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?
What drew you to the script of Filth? I had a great time with it and I’m always curious how people gravitate towards movies like this.
How was it playing the multiple characters on Split?
You did an amazing you !
Thank you !
I remember you talking about working class actors and that industry isn’t really built for them to get into acting anymore, has your opinion changed at all, is it worse now?
What’s it like being named James? My middle name is James and I often ask my self what it’d be like if I was to go by James. Alas no, I don’t have the bravery to switch my name at this point.
You’re one of my fav actors dude. Are there any books you’re currently reading sir?
What role you did in the past was your favorite?
What’s your favourite spot in Scotland?
Once your hair is fully gone, will you return to playing Xavier?
Just popping in to say your Leto II performance is much loved by the Dune fandom despite the budget constraints of the miniseries.
How was it playing asriel in His Dark Materials?