Hugh Grant says that this moment of beloved film is the "most excruciating scene" that he has ever filmed
The actor is not a fan of this famous sequence in a classic of the 2003 celebrations.
From the poster card, the confession likes the little boy in love who crosses the airport to "I feel it in my fingers / I feel it in my toes", 2003Love in factis full of memorable moments. And one of the funniest and most appreciated must beHugh grant The Prime Minister dancing happily through 10 Downing Street to "Jump (for my love)" of the pointer's sisters "before being taken by a stone assistant.
But, while the scene makes fans of the Christmas film smile to date - and recreate itFor social media"Absolutely did not want to film it." At all. As part of the ABC News SpecialThe laughter and the secrets of love in fact: 20 years later, which is broadcast on November 29, Grant called for the filming of the "Surlée" scene. But, he also admitted that an aspect was his own idea. Read on to find out more.
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Grant feared the scene.
In the Special ABC News, Grant saidDiane Sawyer From the dance scene, "I saw him in the script and I thought:" Well, I will hate doing this. "I didn't want to dance at all, and even less to repeat it."AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Editor and directorRichard Curtis Added: "He kept saying:" No. "I think he hoped that I would become sick or something like that and we said:" Oh, well, what a shame, we will have to lose this dance sequence. ""
Pulling on the stage, Grant was "grumpy," said Curtis. He added that the actor did it only because "it was a contractual obligation. A little contractual obligation acts". Watching Grant Film The Scene, the filmmaker said: "I think, [one], oh well, he does. Two, it's embarrassing scary. He's just perfect."
It is always shocked that people love him so much.
Although Grant ended up going with the sequence, he doesn't like to watch it.
"To date, there are a lot of people - and I agree with them - who thinks that it is the most atrocious scene ever engaged in Celluloid," said the actor. "But then some people love it."
Grant also complained that he was "without rhythm" making the choreography. "Especially at the beginning when I move my [explanive]," he explained.
A funny part was actually his suggestion.
Grant may have hated the scene, but he contributed the joke that ends it.
"I'm going to give myself this credit: it was my idea of making this secretary Lady grabbed me," he said, adding laughing, "Genius".
He compared the scene to "Hell".
In 2019, Grant shared similar feelings on the dance sequence during the BBCHugh Grant: Live on screen, describing it as "absolute hell," accordingVariety.
"Imagine, you know, you're a 40 year old Englishman now, '' he said.
