Hugh Grant disarms as the charming yet sinister Mr. Reed in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ Heretic. The cast and crew tease just how complex Mr. Reed is, along with Grant’s critically acclaimed portrayal, in an exclusive new featurette below. A24 will release Heretic in theaters on November 8, 2024. Hugh Grant (D&D: Honor Among Thieves), Chloe East (The Fabelmans) and Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”) lead […]
Hugh Grant disarms as the charming yet sinister Mr. Reed in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ Heretic. The cast and crew tease just how complex Mr. Reed is, along with Grant’s critically acclaimed portrayal, in an exclusive new featurette below.
A24 will release Heretic in theaters on November 8, 2024.
Hugh Grant (D&D: Honor Among Thieves), Chloe East (The Fabelmans) and Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”) lead the cast of the upcoming horror movie. In the film…
“Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.”
Heretic made its world premiere at TIFF, resulting in the first reviews hitting the internet. Critics are united on one thing: Hugh Grant shines as the devious Mr. Reed. I wrote in my review that Heretic is “a movie that’s ultimately carried on the back of its villain, and Grant’s daffy, amused portrayal of Mr. Reed might be enough to make you a convert.” And “Mr. Reed bides his time regaling his captive audience by playing devil’s advocate at first, gently testing the boundaries of their beliefs before luring them further into darkness. Grant makes easy work of chewing scenery; this is an unflappable, cunning foe excited by the savviness of his vulnerable prey.”
The featurette below gives spoiler-free insight into Grant’s character, with Beck and Woods revealing just how tough it was to cast Mr. Reed. It’s also a strong indicator that Grant had a blast playing the horror antagonist.
