According to Grant, filming that iconic moment wasn’t nearly as fun as it seemed.
and Bill Nighy reunite to discuss the film 20 years on – Grant said he knew he was dreading the scene as soon as he saw the script. “I saw it in the script and I thought, ‘Well, I’ll hate doing that’,” he told the show’s host Diane Sawyer. “I didn’t fancy doing the dance at all, let alone rehearsing it,” he admitted.
However, because the scene was a “contractual obligation” filming eventually got underway, and a masterpiece was born. Hugh Grant films: unpacking the actor’s evolution from romantic hero to pure villain Grant doesn’t feel quite so fondly about the moment, however. “I’m out of rhythm, by the way, especially at the beginning when I wiggle my ass,” he said.
“And to this day, there are many people – and I agree with them – who think it’s the most excruciating scene ever committed to celluloid. But then some people like it!” They certainly do – and while Grant may not be a fan of his standout performance, chances are many of us will be enjoying it when we sit down in front ofSign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.
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