Kevin Kline tells of Scottish film hopes

The notoriously publicity-shy Hollywood star has also described how he almost missed out on the biggest moment of his career when he had second thoughts about attending the 1988 Oscar ceremony.

In an interview on BBC Radio Scotland at the weekend Kline confesses that it was his mother who forced him to attend the ceremony, after he had been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Fish Called Wanda.

Talking to presenter Janice Forsyth he says: "The Oscar didn't change my career but A Fish Called Wanda changed my career, by opening up a new range of comedy parts being offered."

Kline is full of praise for Scottish actor James AcAvoy, having worked with him in The Conspirator, directed by Robert Redford. He says: "He's a wonderful actor and we had a terrific time. A super actor playing an American Civil War hero."

There is also appreciation for the multi-talented Scottish film composer, musician and actor, Patrick Doyle.

Kline describes Doyle as a "brilliant composer" and adds: "I'm haunted by many of the themes of several of his scores, in the middle of nowhere I'll start singing Non Nobis from Henry V at the most inappropriate time. A lovely lovely man".

The interview, which will be broadcast on Saturday morning was recorded in Utah where Kline was filming his latest film Darling Companion starring opposite Diane Keaton.

But Kline would love to visit Scotland. He tells listeners: "I'm longing to. So many friends have sung the glories of Scotland. I have a whole celtic journey to make. I'm looking for a wonderful Scottish film that would afford me the time and I look fabulous in a kilt!"