It Turns Out Hugh Grant Turned Down This Huge Oscar-Winning Role

Hugh Grant has appeared in countless highly-acclaimed movies, so it’s not like the multi-award-winning actor needs to prove himself at this stage.

But as it turns out, he narrowly missed out on a role that could potentially have landed him his first Oscar. 

Speaking to The Telegraph in 2010, The King’s Speech writer David Seidler reported that Hugh was one of the top picks to play King George VI in the hit historical drama.

The writer said director Tom Hooper had been eyeing Hugh for the role...