Based very loosely on a true story (or lie!), this tells the story of two Dundonian rappers - Gavin (Séamus McLean Ross) and Billy (Samuel Bottomley) - as they strive to escape the mundanity of their call-centre jobs and take their own earthy brand of street-poetry to an unreceptive music industry. They have tried all of the traditional methods of getting noticed, but it is now at the point where even record company…
Get rich or try lying.
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.
Top Cast
Séamus McLean Ross
Gavin Bain
Samuel Bottomley
Billy Boyd
Lucy Halliday
Mary Boyd
Rebekah Murrell
Tessa
James McAvoy
Anthony
Jennifer Winn
Hayley
David Witts
Jez Barton
Sonny Poon Tip
Simon
Amber Anderson
Amy
Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong
Bouncer
Nick Preston
Craig
James Harkness
Graham
Elijah Isaiah Cook
Proof
James Corden
Ray Stone
Chloè Anais Hunt
TV Assistant
Shona Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Reviews
FAQ about California Schemin'
What is California Schemin' about?
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.
When was California Schemin' released?
California Schemin' was released in 2026.
What genres does California Schemin' belong to?
California Schemin' is categorised as Music, Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in California Schemin'?
The cast of California Schemin' includes Séamus McLean Ross, Samuel Bottomley, Lucy Halliday, Rebekah Murrell, James McAvoy.