James McAvoy misses out on well deserved BAFTA nomination

DAILY RECORD
By Rick Fulton
9 January, 2014

James McAvoy (right), author Irvine Welsh (left) and director Jon Baird (centre) arrive at premiere of 'Filth' in Edinburgh

JAMES McAVOY missed out on a BAFTA nomination for Filth yesterday – sparking a furious reaction from co-star Martin Compston.

There was no best actor nod for the 34-year-old Scot – who plays a drug-addled policeman – with Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Bruce Dern and Chiwetel Ejiofor on the shortlist.

Angry Compston, 29, tweeted: “Not only was James McAvoy in Filth best performance of last year, it was one of best I’ve seen in my life.”

Irvine Welsh, who wrote the book the film was based on, said: “Don’t see what else James McAvoy could do on-screen. “Inspired to get back to work. Disappointments are the greatest motivators.”


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Full Trailer for FILTH Starring James McAvoy movie news | 10 Jul 2013 |

New trailer for the adaptation of Irvine Welsh's controversial dark novel about a crooked Edinburgh copper, hitting Irish cinemas Oct 4th.

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James McAvoy says having sister co-star in Filth was most uncomfortable moment of his career (DAILY RECORD)

THE Scots star's younger sister Joy, known for her appearances in The Angels' Share and The Wee Man, falls victim to McAvoy's crazed character in the Irvine Welsh adaptation.

JAMES McAVOY says the most uncomfortable moment of his career was threatening his little sister Joy on camera.

The pair feature together for the first time in the movie version of Filth, the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh.

McAvoy, 33, plays crazed policeman Bruce Robertson and Joy is a florist who he confronts when she becomes a murder suspect.

He said: “It was weird.

“I had to threaten her violently and ever so slightly sexually as well. That was well weird.”

McAvoy said he is proud of his sister, who is carving out an impressive reputation thanks to roles in The Angels’ Share and The Wee Man.

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James McAvoy Enjoyed Working On Filth (FEMALE FIRST)

29th March 2012

 James McAvoy has called his time on new movie Filth as an 'amazing experience'.

 Filth is the latest novel of Irvine Welsh to be adapted for the big screen and with see the actor take on the role of a drug addicted policeman.

 And while it may be a very dark role for McAvoy he admits that he has had a great time working on the movie, which is directed by Jon S. Baird. Speaking to The Press Association the actor said: "It's dark as all hell and funny as all hell and fingers crossed it should be good.

 "It was an amazing experience making the film and one that I'll cherish for the rest of my career really. "You can never tell if it's going to be good, but if it's as good as it felt, at the end of the day we should have a good movie on our hands."

 Filth sees McAvoy team up with Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots, Jim Broadbent and Eddie Marson.


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