WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Episode 1208 - Hugh Grant

Mar 11, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Early Career

  • Hugh Grant started his career doing silly voices and characters in commercials and a comedy troupe.
  • Their Edinburgh Fringe Festival show was a hit after a BBC feature, leading to a disastrous TV show.
ANECDOTE

Film Career Detour

  • Despite enjoying his comedy troupe, Hugh Grant's brother, a banker, encouraged him to audition for a film.
  • Grant landed the role in James Ivory's "Maurice", beginning his film career detour.
INSIGHT

Overcoming Self-Consciousness

  • Hugh Grant believes he's improved as an actor by playing roles unlike himself.
  • This allows him to overcome self-consciousness, a major challenge in his earlier career.
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