James mcavoy rory oshea was here interview duration. Aug 24, 2005 james mcavoy to star in starter for ten. A season of weighty theatre work, including out in the open and the donmars privates on parade, attracted the attention of directors joe wright and sam mendes. This graph shows james mcavoys score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. Starter for 10 is a spirited comingofage tale that remains charming and witty even as it veers into darker teritory. The movie is set around mcavoy s character, brian jackson attempting to make it to the university challenge finals.
Produced by tom hanks and adapted by david nicholls from his 2003 novel, starter for ten doesnt tackle major historical events, but it also takes place in the. Royal scottish academy of music and drama filmography as actor dark phoenix 5jun. He is a scottish actor, best known for his television work includes the drama show state of play, the adult comedydrama shameless, and the science fiction show frank herberts children of dune. The cast is excellent, made up of brit actors who will go on to great things james mcavoy, dominic cooper, james cordon, benedict cumberbatch but here are still getting there. Mcavoy is an admirer of john hughess bratpack movies, and punts the idea that starter for ten adapted by david nicholls from his own novel might be a.
From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia starter for 10 is a 2006 british comedydrama film directed by tom vaughan from a screenplay by david nicholls, adapted from his own novel starter for ten. A romantic comedy set in the mideighties about a workingclass kid struggling to make his way in the rarefied world of an upperclass british university, starter for 10 is a bittersweet tale about loyalty, class, falling in love and the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Rebecca hall and james mcavoy on the film set of the new romance starter for ten london, england 30 october 2005credit. Produced by tom hanks and adapted by david nicholls from his 2003 novel, starter for ten doesnt tackle major historical events, but it also takes place in the past. Set against the backdrop of thatcherera britain, defined by the music of new order, the cure and the smiths, starter for 10 is the uks longawaited, heartwarning and hilarious answer to the john hughes films of the 80s. Brian jackson atonements james mcavoy is a brainy lad with an insatiable appetite for facts who leaves his home in essex to attend university in bristol. Scottish actors british actors james mcavoy michael fassbender james mcavoy young james mcavoy atonement kevin casey michael best vampire stories becoming jane. A lot of the wit and humour in the book fails to make it to the screen, and the film is poorer for it. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to finish once started. Dec 06, 2016 the graham norton show with james mcavoy, meryl streep, mark ruffalo 09 jan 2015 duration.
Simply james mcavoy is an unofficial fansite and is not associated in any way with james mcavoy or his management. In the aftermath, he and his mother would go to live with his grandparents in glasgows housing projects. Firstly, the book on which it is based is far superior. But, next to the book, a pale imitation that loses a lot of the. James mcavoy, rebecca hall, alice eve, mark gatiss, robert cawsey, rasmus hardiker, guy henry, james corden, dominic. A young james mcavoy delivers in starter for 10, a slightly cliched. James mcavoy was born on 21 april 1979, in glasgow, united kingdom. Brazilian likes music, movies, books, fashion and art teaches english personal blog, no theme. Oct 15, 2006 mcavoy is an admirer of john hughess bratpack movies, and punts the idea that starter for ten adapted by david nicholls from his own novel might be a late addition to the canon, only with pot.
James mcavoy tells harriet lane why hes fallen on his feet. Yes, its set in 1985 but it was just released in 2006. Starter for 10 by tom vaughan james mcavoy, alice eve. Starter for 10 is a charming comingofage comedy set in the thatcherera britain of the mid 1980s. A workingclass english boy who has been fortunate enough to be accepted into a posh private university struggles to realize his lifelong dream while simultaneously winning the heart of the girl he loves in a romantic, bittersweet comedy directed by tom vaughan and starring james mcavoy, rebecca hall, and charles dance. Next on the list is starter for 10, which has a tremendous cast and brings james mcavoy together with benedict cumberbatch in what was a truly important performance for both of them. I have a crush having a crush james ma human bean scottish actors cherik james mcavoy michael fassbender beautiful soul. The graham norton show with james mcavoy, meryl streep, mark ruffalo 09 jan 2015 duration. That tv shows famous catchphraseyour starter for 10gives the film its title. Plus, if youre a james mcavoy or benedict cumberbatch fan, its been made into a sweet, generally faithful film adaptation for your viewing pleasure heck, even mark gatiss makes an appearance.
Sep 15, 2008 james mcavoy starter for 10 interview 1 duration. The film stars james mcavoy as a university student who wins a place on a. James mcavoy was born on saturday april 21st 1979, in port glasgow, scotland. Starter for 10 is a 2006 british comedydrama film directed by tom vaughan from a screenplay by david nicholls, adapted from his own novel starter for ten. James mcavoy born april 21, 1979, british actor world. Compared to james mcavoy s previous picture, the last king of scotland, this comedy may seem trivial, but trivia has its pleasures. Brian jackson is a lanky and rather geeky boy that is unbelievably socially inept. Adapted by david nicholls from his own bestselling novel, it stars a charismatic james mcavoy as a gawky, workingclass. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. James mcavoy starter for 10 james mcavoy, james mcavoy. For his entire life hes been fascinated by learning and trying to gain. The 7 best james mcavoy performances the young folks. With james mcavoy, alice eve, rebecca hall, joseph friend.
Set in 1985, workingclass student brian jackson mcavoy navigates his first year at bristol university. David nicholls who wrote the original novel, relives those heady days of wine, women and. While it would be a while before he worked with either of them wright on atonement, mendes on starter for 10, mcavoy began to star in various cable tv hits, including band of brothers 2001, children of dune 2003 and state of. Starter for 10 2006 rebecca hall and james mcavoy in starter for 10 2006 amanda seyfried at an.
James mcavoys 8 leading ladies, from the chronicles of. Download audiobooks narrated by james mcavoy to your device. A somewhat obsessive collector of general knowledge, brian has been a fan since childhood of university challenge. James mcavoy the last king of scotland, shameless is brian. The time is the mid80s, and the university challenge phenomenon is. Oct 31, 2006 james mcavoy left plays brian in starter for ten it is now more than 21 years since i oiled my dr martens, pulled on my brand new donkey jacket, clambered beneath an army surplus rucksack and. The star score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies based on box office in the current year and two preceding years. Its based on the david nichols book of the same name and its just about a young guy going to uni and getting his dream. Cast members rebecca hall, left, james mcavoy, center, and alice eve, right, pose together as they arrive for the premiere of the film starter for 10, on tuesday, feb. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. He made his acting debut as a teen in the near room 1995 and made mostly television appearances until 2003, when his feature film ca.
Starter for ten is a brilliant read however the main character is a bit of an oddball. Forged in fire and stars by andrea robertson bella philip may 14, 2020. I have a crush having a crush james ma human bean scottish actors cherik james mcavoy michael fassbender. James mcavoy, alice eve, rebecca hall genres comedy, drama. The music though is sublime, and really evokes the era. Starter for 10 is a spirited comingofage tale that remains charming and witty. Compared to james mcavoys previous picture, the last king of scotland, this comedy may seem trivial, but trivia has its pleasures. James mcavoy has signed on to star in the film, a comingofage movie being directed by tom vaughan. To ask other readers questions about starter for ten, please sign up. A brilliantly book smart young man heads to college bent on leading his school on a popular tv quiz show, only to get caught up in a series of personal entanglements. Starter for 10 2006 james mcavoy comedy, drama, romance. James mcavoys best movies talked to actor james mcavoy for his comingofage comedy starter for ten and at that point, he had done a lot. He made his acting debut as a teen in the near room 1995 and made mostly television appearances until 2003, when his feature film career began.
James mcavoy, alice eve, catherine tate, mark gatiss, tom vaughan. Firstyear student and kate bush fan brian falls or beautiful university challenge queen alice harbinson in a brilliant comedy of love, class, growing up and the all. See more ideas about james mcavoy, i movie and becoming jane. James mcavoy and rebecca hall interviewed starter for ten. James mcavoy first came to prominence on channel 4s shameless, and has established himself as a rising star in films including the chronicles of narnia, the last king of scotland and starter for ten. Dec 06, 2007 earlier this year, talked to actor james mcavoy for his comingofage comedy starter for ten and at that point, he had done a lot of press for his previous movies, though we hadn. Mcavoys parents divorced when he was just seven years old. All images were obtained through public domain and will be taken down immediately upon requests of the respective owners and if any laws were violated, it was unintentional. A brilliantly booksmart young man heads to college bent on leading his school on a popular tv quiz show, only to get caught up in a series of personal entanglements.
Starter for 10 2006 james mcavoy comedy, drama, romance thien hoang. The film stars james mcavoy as a university student who wins a place on a university challenge quiz team. A readers guide to starter for ten openlearn open university. James mcavoys 10 greatest films, according to rotten tomatoes. Starter for ten is about a workingclass kid james mcavoy who has one ambition to get on a british tv quiz show. A period comedy set in 1985, the story chronicles the misadventures of brian jackson james mcavoy, a student in his first year at bristol university.
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