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James McAvoy poses for selfies as he returns to Hilltown for Dundee film scenes

The best photos as production for California Schemin' returns to the Hilltown multis.

James McAvoy returned to the Hilltown to shoot his film
James McAvoy stops for a selfie with a fan. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
By Ben MacDonald

James McAvoy has returned to Dundee’s Hilltown to capture shots for his new film.

On the third day of filming for California Schemin’, the Atonement star was seen taking selfies with fans between takes.

Filming for California Schemin’, about rap duo Silibil N’ Brains, has been taking place across Dundee this week.

The production positioned itself at the Hilltown multis on Monday, where lead actors Samuel Bottomley and Seamus Mclean Ross were spotted shouting out of a window.

Filming then took place between Tannadice Park and Dens Park on Tuesday.

Our photographer Kim Cessford was at the Hilltown to capture moments from Wednesday’s filming.

Filming returned to the Hilltown multis on Wednesday. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
McAvoy talks through a scene. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The lead actors film a scene. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
An actress runs for the cameras. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The film crew prepare for the next scene. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Lead actors Samuel Bottomley and Seamus Mclean Ross embrace. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
James McAvoy discusses the next scene. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The multis look to be an integral part of the film. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Planning the next move. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Another scene looks set to take place. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Samuel Bottomley, who plays Billy ‘Silibil’ Boyd in the film. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
McAvoy is shown a clip. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Studying the monitor. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The actors wait to film the next take. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The film is McAvoy’s debut as director. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Filming takes place. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Advising the actors. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Seamus Mclean Ross plays Gavin ‘Brains’ Bain. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The budding rappers eye international success. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Another shot about to take place. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
The crew have taken over the Hilltown. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Happy with the shot. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

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