Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘late career phase’ as scary villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans have reacted to the first glimpses of the beloved British actor going against the grain as the villain in upcoming religious horror film A24.Heretic.

Grant, 63, is perhaps best known for playing charming romantic leads in hit romantic comedies 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, released today (June 25), one fan wrote: “This new era of villainous roles for Hugh Grant is really fun.”

Another added: “I never realized Hugh Grant would make a great psycho killer. »

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

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Another wrote: “Love me a scary Hugh Grant character.”

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 keep you if you want to leave, but I want you to choose which door to 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 & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Gentlemen And Paddington 2. However, this is his first appearance in a horror film since Ken Russell’s 1988 pagan horror comedy. 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.