EntertainmentHugh Grant reinvents himself as a villain in A24's "Heretic"

Hugh Grant reinvents himself as a villain in A24's "Heretic"

Although for years he was associated with romantic comedies like "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Love Actually," Hugh Grant has turned to experiments in the twilight of his career. We will see him as a psychopath in the horror movie "Heretic" from A24.

Hugh Grant will play the lead role in a horror film.
Hugh Grant will play the lead role in a horror film.
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28 June 2024 07:04

Last year, Hugh Grant surprised fans as a wizard in the film "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," Now there's an even bigger surprise. The actor, known for his roles as a lover in romantic comedies, will portray an older man who plays a deadly game with two younger women.

Hugh Grant to play the lead role in a horror movie

A trailer for the new horror movie "Heretic" from A24 has appeared online. In it, Hugh Grant plays the lead role of a psychopathic murderer.

In the trailer, we see his character let two Mormon missionaries into his home as they go door-to-door, spreading their religion. When they realize the man has no intention of letting them go, they panic but discover no escape from his house. Grant's character gives them a choice, though - if they want to get out alive, they must choose one of the paths based on their faith or lack thereof.

We expect that the horror will be psychological and will likely avoid excessive violence, guts, and blood. Nonetheless, the project looks interesting, if only because of the central role of Hugh Grant, whom we don't typically associate with such productions.

The film is being produced by A24, which has credits like "Ex Machina," "The Witch," "Hereditary," "Moonlight," and "Uncut Gems," so we can also have high expectations for the new horror movie.

Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East will accompany Grant in the leading roles. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who wrote the script for the hugely popular A Quiet Place, handle the direction and screenplay. The film Heretic is set to debut in theatres this November.

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