Hugh Grant Reveals Why He Joined Dungeons & Dragons Movie
Hugh Grant has revealed why he joined the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesmovie, which he calls "truly funny." Grant, 61, shot to fame in the 90s as Britain's biggest cinematic heartthrob. Known for his posh-boy romantic roles in films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill, the actor became an international star at the turn of the millennium. Recent years have seen the star find a new penchant for character-acting, appearing in various roles, including as family-film villain Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 and sly PI Fletcher in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen.
The next big part of Grant's extensive filmography is another exciting departure. The actor has joined the ensemble cast of the upcoming blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The anticipated movie is based on the cult-hit role-playing game phenomenon and follows a fantasy band of heroes in the mythical world. The fantasy-comedy-action flick comes from Game Night directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, based on a story by Lego Batman's Chris McKay. Grant plays the rogue villain Forge Fletcher.
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In an interview with ET, the British star reveals why he took the unexpected turn to blockbuster action. Grant admits "because it was funny," citing the comedic screenplay, which pokes fun at the traditions and cliches of the well-known game. He adds that despite his uncertainty about the material, the script "genuinely made me laugh," and the humor was "a big appeal." It explains why Grant, who doesn't usually pop up in big franchise films, has decided to play against type.
Hugh Grant's villainous rogue, Fletcher, can be spotted in the
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