California Schemin’ – TRAILER

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Should the California Schemin’ trailer be called Caledonian schemin’?

British rappers often get a bad rap – the stereotype is someone who isn’t very polished or articulate. However, artists like Derek B & Rakim were pioneers, and the story of the California Schemin’ duo is a compelling look at how close the UK rap scene came to being derailed by two opportunistic individuals.

Is the California Schemin’ trailer a true story?

This movie is based on a surprisingly true story and follows two ambitious Scottish rappers, Gavin and Billy, who come up with a bold plan to get a record deal: they pretend to be American hip hop artists from California. As they start to find success and their deception grows, their friendship is seriously challenged.

Based on?

This is based on a real story, documented in the 2013 film “The Great Hip Hop Hoax.”

All the behind the scenes talent…..

Elaine Gracie and Archie Thomson wrote the screenplay for CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN’, which is being produced by Danny Page (Homefront Productions), Michael Mendelsohn (Patriot Pictures), Paul Aniello (Tartan Bridge), and Simon Kay. Funding for the film comes from Screen Scotland and Union Patriot Capital, an affiliate of Mendelsohn’s. James McAvoy stars in the movie and, to the producers’ surprise, expressed interest in directing it after reading the script. James Corden also appears in the film, and based on the trailer, it looks like a very entertaining project.

California Schemin’ is  in UK & IRISH cinemas from 19th April 2026 

Here’s the California Schemin’ trailer…..

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2025-12-02 17:23