Hugh Grant fans have been reacting to the first glimpses of the beloved British actor playing against type as the villain in the upcoming A24 religious horror Heretic . Grant, 63, is perhaps best known for playing charming romantic leads in hit rom-coms including Notting Hill , Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones’ Diary. However, in Heretic , which is set to be released on November 15, Grant plays a man who captures a pair of young, female Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) and then subjects them to a chilling series of psychological tests and games.
On the YouTube page for the trailer, which was released today (June 25), one fan wrote: “This new era of villanous roles for Hugh Grant is really fun.” Another added: “I never realized that Hugh Grant would make a great psycho killer.” While a third wrote: “Love this move for Hugh, he's always had a great dark side but doesn't always get to show it off.
” Reactions on X/Twitter were similarly excited for Grant’s new role, with one user writing : “Absolutely here for Hugh Grant’s latest career phase, parlaying his foppish romcommy charm and channeling it into devious maniacs. HERETIC is speaking my language.” Another wrote : “Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character.
” While others reacted with more surprise, saying : “This is...
not the role I was expecting for Hugh Grant. But I’m here for this trailer!” In the trailer, Grant is seen capturing the two young women before telli.