Hugh Grant Fans Shocked By ‘Latest Phase Of His Career’ As Creepy Villain In A24’s New Horror Film

Hugh Grant fans have reacted to first glimpses of the beloved British actor playing against their jobs as the villain in A24’s upcoming religious horror filmHeretic.

Grant, 63, is perhaps best known for playing charming romantic leads in hit rom-coms, including Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral And Bridget Jones’s Diary.

However, in HereticScheduled for release on November 15, Grant plays a man who captures two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) and then subjects them to a chilling series of tests and psychological games.

On the trailer’s YouTube page, which was released today (June 25), one fan wrote: “This new era of villain roles for Hugh Grant is really fun.”

Another added: “I never imagined Hugh Grant would make a great psychological killer.”

While a third wrote: “I love this move for Hugh, he’s always had a big dark side but doesn’t always get the chance to show it.”

Reactions on X/Twitter were equally enthusiastic about Grant’s new role, with one user writing: “I’m totally here for the latest phase of Hugh Grant’s career, taking his dandy rom-com charm and channelling it into snarky maniacs. HERETIC speaks my language.”

Another wrote:“I love Hugh Grant’s scary characters. »

While others reacted with more surprise, saying: “This is… not the role I expected for Hugh Grant. But I’m here for this trailer!

In the trailer, Grant is seen capturing the two young women before telling them, “I won’t hold you back if you want to leave, but I want you to choose which door you go through based on your faith.”

He is then seen writing the words “BELIEF” and “DESCRIBED” in chalk on two doors.

Heretic is written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who made their name writing their screenplay for John Krasinski’s 2018 horror film. A silent place.

Grant has played a handful of more intriguing villainous roles in recent years, including in films such as Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Gentlemen And Paddington 2. However, this is his first appearance in a horror film since Ken Russell’s 1988 horror comedy Pagan. The lair of the white worm.

Earlier this week, Grant delighted fans online after posting a message on social media marveling at Taylor Swift’s “gigantic boyfriend” after attending her Wembley concert.