Ewan Mcgregor - Ewan Mcgregor Defends James Mcavoy Over Theatre Criticism 25 March 2013 (CONTACT MUSIC)

Ewan Mcgregor has stepped up to defend fellow Scottish actor James Mcavoy over criticisms theatre bosses are "dumbing down" by hiring him to star in a new London production of Macbeth.

The comments have riled MCGregor, who has now spoken out in defence of MCAvoy and called the criticisms "ridiculous".

In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, "Hardtalk moaning about celebs in theatre. Using James McAvoy as an (example). Ridiculous. Don't they know he's a brilliant actor. Come on Bbc!"

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Gerard Butler tweets cute snap of his parents before taking them to the premiere of Olympus Has Fallen By SARAH FITZMAURICE (MAIL ON LINE)

He sent his mother 10 bouquets of flowers to celebrate her 70th birthday earlier this month, and on Monday night Gerard Butler proved himself to be the perfect son yet again.

The 43-year-old Scottish actor took his parents to the premiere of his latest film Olympus Has Fallen and he posted a cute picture to his Twitter page, ahead of the screening.

Along with the snap, he wrote: 'Folks in town for the premiere. My mum loves watching me kick some ass (especially when it's the bad guys).'

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