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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\u2019s always preferred. \u201cI\u2019d much rather have a silly voice, a funny haircut, and a funny walk,\u201d he says, revealing the intricacies of his character-building process and how it\u2019s changed since his 1990s Hollywood breakthrough. In particular, Hugh advises listeners on how to make each take fresh and believable: \u201cOn film, you have to mean it.\u201d\n\nA London native and Oxford student, Hugh dabbled in writing and performing sketch comedy before giving acting a go on stages all over England. After film and TV work, including an award-winning turn in \u201cMaurice,\u201d he auditioned for and booked \u201cFour Weddings and a Funeral,\u201d which became the highest-grossing British movie in history and earned Hugh a Golden Globe Award. His streak as a romantic lead continued with \u201cSense and Sensibility,\u201d \u201cNotting Hill,\u201d \u201cBridget Jones\u2019s Diary,\u201d \u201cAbout a Boy,\u201d \u201cTwo Weeks Notice,\u201d \u201cLove Actually,\u201d \u201cMusic & Lyrics,\u201d and more. Returning to the industry after a politically active hiatus, Hugh earned acclaim for work in \u201cFlorence Foster Jenkins,\u201d \u201cPaddington 2,\u201d and the Emmy-nominated \u201cA Very English Scandal.\u201d This year he pivots again, in Guy Ritchie\u2019s film \u201cThe Gentlemen\u201d and David E. Kelley\u2019s HBO limited series opposite Nicole Kidman, \u201cThe Undoing.\u201d Listen to our interview above, and click to read his 2018 Backstage cover story here: https://bit.ly/3qFGsT7\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis