The actor, famous for romantic comedies such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Love Actually,' has transitioned into character acting, including roles in 'Paddington 2' and 'Operation Fortune.' In 'Heretic,' he plays a complex villain opposite two Mormon girls, portrayed by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, as they spread their faith door-to-door.
has had an incredible career. He’s the face of iconic romantic comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill,‘s Diary, and Love Actually. However, he’s rebuilt himself as a character actor , and whether he’s an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka or Tony the Tiger in Unfrosted, he’s always entertaining to watch. He’s no stranger to villains, having played them in Paddington 2, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and Operation Fortune.
But he doesn’t stay that way for long. It’s always fun to see a movie star really throw himself into a villainous role where he gets to chew on the scenery. Grant seems to be having a blast. He doesn’t play this character like a villain; at a post-screening Q&A, he mentioned that he approached playing Mr. Reed like a nice college professor and studied real-life serial killers who used their charm as a weapon. He is marvelous in this film.
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods try something new with this intricate, thought-provoking film. They’re perhaps best known for their script for the original A Quiet Place, where they proved their ability to create a simple concept with powerful thrills and emotion. This dynamic duo has experimented with superficial sci-fi thrills in 65, the mid-2010s found footage trend with Nightlight, and a Stephen King adaptation with the underrated 2023 movie The Boogeyman.
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