Trainspotting (film) discussing which chapters of the book would and would not translate into film. Hodge finished the first draft by December. Macdonald secured financing from Channel 4, a British television station known for funding independent films. Pre-production began in April 1995. Ewan McGregor was cast after impressing Boyle and Macdonald with his work on their previous film, "Shallow Grave". According to Boyle, for the role of Renton, they wanted the quality of Michael Caine's character in "Alfie" and Malcolm McDowell's character in "A Clockwork Orange", "repulsive ... with charm "that makes you feel deeply ambiguous about what he's doing." McGregor shaved
Jane McGregor Jane McGregor Jane McGregor (born January 1, 1983) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles in "Slap Her... She's French" (2002), "Flower & Garnet" (2002), and "That Beautiful Somewhere" (2006), as well as her recurring role on the television series "Robson Arms". McGregor was born in 1983, and still resides in her native Vancouver. She has a sister. McGregor would like to work with Christopher Guest and considers Lucille Ball her favourite comedian. She enjoys interviews, but hates auditioning. McGregor's career began with classes at the Vancouver Youth Theatre at the age of eight, which were followed by