California Schemin'

About California Schemin'

After being ridiculed for their Scottish accents, two ambitious musicians reinvent themselves as American rappers and fool the British music industry into a lucrative record deal, only for their elaborate lie to unravel under the weight of instant fame.

California Schemin' (2026) is a comedy music film directed by James McAvoy. Released in April 2026, it runs 107 minutes.

The film is filed under hip-hop, rap music, hoax, and biography. The story is adapted from real events.

Séamus McLean Ross stars as Gavin Bain, Samuel Bottomley as Billy Boyd, Lucy Halliday as Mary Boyd, and Rebekah Murrell as Tessa. The screenplay is by Archie Thomson. Production companies include Blazing Griffin, Homefront Productions, and National Lottery.

Eminem: A Shady Story, 8 Mile, and I, Tonya make useful companions to California Schemin', all filed under 1990s. It carries a R rating.