James McAvoy says he's faced 'bias' in industry over Scottish accent

""[Bias] is that thing that stops you being regarded as a person and makes you something smaller. With my accent, I've had that experience where I'm suddenly no longer a person with infinite possibilities and potential - I am 'that Scottish person'. I'm reduced to a noise that comes out of my mouth.""

""I'm a white northern European male, so I'm aware that me going on about bias and prejudice is potentially quite treacherous territory, because there are people who've suffered much worse. Also, I'm quite successful, so what have I got to complain about?""

""The industry had, he said, decided that this is what Scottish things are like - and it's unemployment, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, all the f***ing abuse...""

James McAvoy discussed the bias Scottish actors encounter in the film industry, stating that his accent has led to being perceived as less than a person with potential. He acknowledged his own success and recognized that others have faced worse discrimination. Despite his achievements, he noted that he has portrayed very few Scottish characters in his career. McAvoy compared his experiences to those of the Scottish rap duo Silibil N' Brains, highlighting the industry's narrow view of Scottish narratives.

Read at The Independent