"The whole of Film Acting is about how to avoid panic" | Hugh Grant on Acting

Hugh Grant discusses looking for roles that will entertain people and embracing a fresh approach to a scene.
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[@2HitWonder]

" I can't see the point of acting unless it's to entertain people". Wow! One actor on the planet who gets that. Well stated sir.

[@lalitharavindran]

I always wonder what it takes for an actor to emote and do crazy things in a place where everyone is staring at them. So hearing Hugh say this rings true.

[@TimMaloneyNMactor]

always helps to hear a Star talk honestly about real things like anxiety on set or micro managing directors , you are Great .

[@chloelin1093]

I love his down-to-earth personality when talking about things he does

[@oeu3669]

His impersonation of each director was hella impressive and made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bouncybon]

He really is very charming. Never loses that natural ability to enthrall.

[@pinkyparikh2007]

He is very charming man

[@marygraham9338]

Hugh Grant is the real deal. He's just so lovely and such a delight.

[@bbmcgee33]

He’s a complete tw@!

[@springhernandez7417]

Love his movies and interviews. He’s just got those looks and voice that sucks you in,very charming man!

[@marshallsdocumentariesandr6439]

love any interview with Hugh

[@rayzander5562]

a tip : watch movies on Kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies these days.

[@xandercharlie3525]

@Ray Zander yup, I've been using kaldrostream for months myself =)

[@chaimclark1519]

@Ray Zander yup, been watching on Kaldrostream for since november myself :D

[@wamemmolawa]

Can we talk about how incredibly tremendous it is that Hugh went to Oxford! Quite marvelous I might say!

[@mothball5425]

Always honest, funny, intelligent. Watch him in 'Maurice' by the way. His first role after the student film and he's magnificent.

[@gent8940]

This is the most existential take on acting I’ve heard 😂

[@adityagaikwad___]

I see Hugh, I click to watch the video.

[@GeoffreyJohns]

those things he said were really intelligent

[@bojack40]

I think Hugh is very talented in that relaxed style that is so hard to pull off.

[@heliotropezzz333]

It reminds me of Cary Grant who was able to pull off that relaxed style too - making acting look easier than it is.

[@MsWisdom38]

He’s not pulling anything off. He’s a Virgo.

[@pillarsofdoom4891]

This man is soooooo funny and so interesting to listen to. So bloody unassuming and honest

[@inspiredwhistlenote5742]

6:38. So true. What he said is so important. Being a lead actor is a lot of pressure wether you are normal an outgoing person or a more quiet person. He’s always acted so naturally though. I wish he would be in more films now.

[@heliotropezzz333]

He must have dyed his hair for a part here (probably in Florence Foster Jenkins), but I think his real colour suits him better. He looks good with some grey.

[@jasonarmstrong256]

Helen Trope I think he actually needs to have his air cut

[@inesdelong5896]

I've always love Hugh Grant ❤ He looks great with long hair!!! Even now when he is older . Love you Hugh. Am glad he did well in The Undoing.

[@haribhaskar285]

Thank you so much BAFTA guru

[@markorollo.]

If you want to see that classic self deprecating, "I'm not that good," "so embarrassed" "it's all rubbish" Britishness watch a Hugh Grant interview lol

[@AlexandrasPoints]

Great advice, thank you Grant!

[@gmail7894]

Love him. Wish I could work with him.

[@user-lf7ph9cg5j]

So lovely..

[@chrissnuggs]

Sheer class. Great video. Thank you.

[@janiegiroux5006]

Charming, sexy... just wonderful

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Love this Man he's an English Treasure

[@Firebrand55]

....and I thought it was all about learning lines.....Grant was excellent in Paddington Bear 2....a villain with a cheery grin!...he got a Best Supporting Actor nomination.

[@pillarsofdoom4891]

He will make a great director!

[@bleepbloop9123]

he is so charming!

[@ftiland]

Can I make a request,...can you please upload the interview with Rami Malek...thank you

[@bojack40]

Should leave his hair grey though

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Hugh Grant ...great name ...Grant's are very cool

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Grants.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

@@Berniewahlbrinck okay English instructor, ABC

[@sashabystrzhitskaya]

♥️

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Write a biography ...yes

[@innovativeentertainment4412]

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[@DavidHRyall]

Hugh Grant has only ever played Hugh Grant, except in Cloud Atlas 😅

[@seferino]

Fine actor. His love of black Hookers is legendary too.

[@bbmcgee33]

…?

[@blanantonia]

dont agree with Hugh, british comedy is far better than american !

[@yingyang1008]

Think British comedy is a bit simple and slapstick in general

[@wamemmolawa]

Can we talk about how incredibly tremendous it is that Hugh went to Oxford! Quite marvelous I might say!