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Podcast: In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Episode: Hugh Grant
Description: Throughout his over 30 years in the biz, Hugh Grant has evolved through different phases, defining an era of romantic comedies before subverting expectations with the character-driven parts he’s always preferred. “I’d much rather have a silly voice, a funny haircut, and a funny walk,” he says, revealing the intricacies of his character-building process and how it’s changed since his 1990s Hollywood breakthrough. In particular, Hugh advises listeners on how to make each take fresh and believable: “On film, you have to mean it.”
A London native and Oxford student, Hugh dabbled in writing and performing sketch comedy before giving...