The film stars Elizabeth Gillies, Cynthia Stevenson, and William R. Moses. Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande had co-starred in the musical "13". Grande's former "Victorious" co-stars Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Monet and Matt Bennett. Original former residents included painter John Wilson Carmichael and Gateshead Mayor Alexander Gillies. Hideous Kinky is a 1998 drama directed by Scottish director Gillies MacKinnon. Her great uncle was Scottish highland singer Alasdair Gillies. Tara Road is a 2005 film directed by Gillies MacKinnon. Jade West (portrayed by Elizabeth Gillies) is a frenemy of Tori from Hollywood Arts. Pure is a 2002 British film directed by Gillies MacKinnon. The film is directed by Gillies MacKinnon. James Gillies, portrayed by Michael Seater, is Detective William Murdoch's nemesis. Wally Wilkinson was sacked and Rob Gillies returned to the band. She is the daughter of Linda and Archibald Gillies. Cumming made his film debut in Gillies MacKinnon's short film "Passing Glory" in 1986. Actor Daniel Gillies is his descendant.