Hugh Grant Says It's 'More Interesting' to Play 'Damaged, Bad Guys': Good Ones Can Be 'Boring' (Exclusive)

Hugh Grant at the AFI Fest premiere of ‘Heretic’ on Oct. 24.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Hugh Grantis in his villain era. Heretic, the upcoming A24 horror film from writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, stars the British actor as — in his words — a “damaged, bad guy.” He adds, “I think almost any actor prefers being the damaged, bad guy. It’s much more interesting.” Mr. Reed, Grant’s character inHeretic, appears to be harmless at first, welcoming two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints into his home.

Hugh Grant Says the NewBridget JonesSequel 'Made Me Cry': 'It's Got a Huge Amount of Heart'

Hugh Grant on Oct. 24, 2024.Photo:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Tommaso Boddi/Getty Hugh Granthasn’t seenBridget Jones: Mad About the Boyyet, but just reading the script got him emotional. While the actor, 64, promoted his thrillerHereticduring his Wednesday, Nov. 13 appearance onSiriusXM’sThe Jess Cagle Show with Julia Cunningham, he said he teared up when he first read the screenplay for the fourthBridget Jonesmovie withRenée Zellweger. “I haven’t seen it, but I, obviously, I know the script and I’m a harsh judge of script, and it was really good.

Hugh Grant Shares Hilarious Notes He Got fromLove ActuallyDirector Richard Curtis: 'Now Do a Funny One'

Hugh Grant and Richard Curtis at the 15th annual Governors Awards.Photo:ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Hugh Grantis reminiscing about his career journey with filmmakerRichard Curtis. On Sunday, Nov. 17, Curtis — best known for his work on Grant’s romantic comediesFour Weddings and a Funeral(1994),Bridget Jones’s Diary(2001)andLove Actually(2003) — received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 15th Governors Awards in Los Angeles. While presenting the award, Grant, 64, made sure to remind Curtis, 68, of some funny moments they had during filming.

Hugh Grant Shares Sweet Reunion Photo withAbout a BoyCostar Nicholas Hoult, 22 Years Later

More than 22 years after starring together inAbout a Boy,Hugh GrantandNicholas Houltare still very chummy. The actor repliedto Grant’s photo with his own X message: “We’re cute.” Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult at the 2024 Governors Awards.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty While the two actors haven’t appeared in a movie together since, Hoult recently reunited with anotherAbout a Boycostar.He stars alongside Collette, who played his mother in the 2002 film, in the directorClint Eastwood’sJuror No.

Hugh Jackman Announces 2025 Radio City Music Hall Concert Series in Amusing Video with Ryan Reynolds

Hugh Jackman on July 19, 2024.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM Hugh Jackmanis returning to the stage!After a summer that saw Jackman reprise his iconic superhero role as Wolverine in the smash-hitDeadpool & Wolverine, the actor and singer announced that he will perform a series of 12 concerts, titled “From New York, with Love.” The performances will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City throughout 2025.