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The 21st edition of the Glasgow Film Festival kicks into gear on Wednesday (February 26) with the world premiere of survival thriller Tornado from Scottish filmmaker John Maclean. With stars Tim Roth and Japanese actors Kōki and Takehiro Hira set to be in attendance, it’s sure to be one of the highlights of the 12-day event.

But there are also another 12 world and European premieres, 66 UK premieres and 12 Scottish premieres from 38 countries as well as In Conversation talks with stars such as James McAvoy and Jessica Lange and more on offer at the festival this year. We’ve rounded up what we think are sure to be some of the key films and events during this year’s Gff.

Tornado – Opening Night

The festival is opening with the world premiere of survival thriller Tornado from Scottish filmmaker John Maclean. The film, which stars Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki,...

James McAvoy has come a long way, and with his recent performance in Speak No Evil he has been earning a lot of praise. The Scottish actor entered the acting scene all the way back in 1995 with The Near Room. And has since been a part of lot of diverse projects, perfectly showcasing his versatility as an actor.

James McAvoy in Speak No Evil | Credits: Universal Pictures

But before Speak No Evil, it was M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and Glass, that had presented McAvoy in a darker role. And in a recent interview, he perfectly detailed how he captured so many emotions in these movies.

James McAvoy Detailed His Secret to Capturing Emotions in Split and Speak No Evil James McAvoy in Split | Credits: Universal Pictures

Playing a man with dissociative identity disorder in Split as well as the killer Paddy in Speak No Evil wasn’t easy. But...

It seems like James McAvoy has done it all, and one look at his filmography would confirm this assessment. The actor broke out with a British period drama, dove into the world of superhero cinema, and now appears to have established himself as a horror star. McAvoy debuted as a teenager in the film The Near Room, but first gained global recognition as Mr. Tumnus in the big-budget fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Thanks to the modest performance of his latest film, Speak No Evil, the cumulative box office revenue of McAvoys films has pushed past a magnificent milestone.

James McAvoy is one of the most in-demand leading men in Hollywood following a prolific career. Interestingly, he didn’t take his acting career seriously until he was cast in a project that eventually led to his developing feelings for a costar.

Credits: James McAvoy in X-Men: First Class / 20th Century Studios

The Scottish actor’s journey to discovering his passion in life was tested by several interests that opened possibilities for him. In fact, before he became an actor, he was adamant about becoming a priest or a member of the Navy. Both would have been a tremendous career, but a woman showed him that his path was toward cinema.

James McAvoy Pursued Acting Because He Fell in Love With A Costar

Known for his roles in The Chronicles of Narnia and Atonement, actor James McAvoy snagged his first-ever role in 1995’s The Near Room when he was only 15. At the time,...

2024's Speak No Evil boasts an incredible cast for the American remake of the 2022 Danish movie. The film centers around a family as they spend a holiday weekend with another family, but the time for relaxation and activities takes an unexpected turn as the host family's true selves are revealed. The interest in watching Speak No Evil comes from writer/director James Watkins and the movie gaining plenty of attention thanks to it marking James McAvoy's return to horror after his memorable performance in M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 movie Split.

The original 2022 Speak No Evil proved to be an excellent showcase for the talents of its cast members, with Morten Burian, Sidsel Siem Koch, Fedja van Hut, and Karina Smulders receiving praise for their work. That is why the American remake made with Blumhouse became a project that could attract some high-level talent. The end result is Speak No Evil...

Happy birthday, James McAvoy! In honor of his 36th birthday this week, here are 10 reasons we’re celebrating the life of James McAvoy. 10. James McAvoy was born in Port Glasgow, Scotland, on April 21, 1979, to a builder and a nurse. These prop photos from Wanted might be actual pictures of the actor as a little boy: 9. He made his first movie appearance 20 years ago, at age 16, in The Near Room. Watch his few scenes here: 8. ...

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James McAvoy has claimed that he was inspired to become an actor thanks to a teenage crush. The Atonement star landed his first film role in 1995's The Near Room at the age of 15. McAvoy admitted to not being very interested in pursuing a career in acting when he joined the cast, reports the Daily Star. However, after falling for co-star Alana Brady, he decided to enroll in her theatre classes. "I (more)...

James McAvoy has credited a teenage crush with inspiring him to act - because he followed his dream girl to drama classes. The "Atonement" actor landed his first on screen role at the age of 15 while he was still at school, starring in "The Near Room" in 1995.

McAvoy admits he wasn't particularly interested in becoming an actor when he joined the cast, but after falling for one of his co-stars, Alana Brady, he signed up to her theater classes in a bid to keep in contact. And the Scottish star is convinced his crush led him to become a successful movie star.

He says, "I liked a girl on the set, Alana Brady, and I followed her to a drama group. From that I got a tiny bit more work and realized I could make a career out of drama." Meanwhile, Brady who now works for the National Theater of Scotland adds,...

London, April 5 – Actor James McAvoy credits his teenage crush for his successful career because he followed his dream girl to drama classes.

The star, who landed his first role in ‘The Near Room’ at the age 15 while he was still at school, says he wasn’t particularly interested in becoming an actor when he joined the cast. But after falling for one of his co-stars, Alana Brady, he signed up for her theatre classes in a bid to keep in contact, reports contactmusic.com.

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James McAvoy has credited a teenage crush with inspiring him to act - because he followed his dream girl to drama classes.

The Atonement actor landed his first onscreen role at the age of 15 while he was still at school, starring in The Near Room in 1995.

McAvoy admits he wasn't particularly interested in becoming an actor when he joined the cast, but after falling for one of his co-stars, Alana Brady, he signed up to her theatre classes in a bid to keep in contact.

And the Scottish star is convinced his crush led him to become a successful movie star.

He says, "I liked a girl on the set, Alana Brady, and I followed her to a drama group. From that I got a tiny bit more work and realised I could make a career out of drama."

While Brady, who now works for the National Theatre of Scotland, adds, "It's nice that he remembered. We did both like each other but we were just teenagers. It was a long time ago."...