Hugh Grant breaks silence on link to Prince Andrew Newsnight interview film adaptation

express.co.uk:

has addressed rumours that he could play Prince Andrew in a film adaptation of his notorious Newsnight interview.The actor commented on his link to the film after it was announced the story behind the Duke Of York’s “car-crash” appearance on the BBC was being adapted for the big screen.While a cast has yet to be announced for the upcoming film, one publication named Hugh as an actor that was on the producers’ “wish list” to play the royal.

Taking to Twitter, Hugh shot down a since-deleted tweet linking an article that claimed his name was in the mix. “No I’m not.

Never heard of it,” he told his 805,500 followers. Hugh’s fans and followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the rumours, after the actor definitively shut them down.“Oh no!

B*****s. I really hoped you were considering playing Prince Andrew,” wrote Lorna.“But you may enter into talks at some point in the future, right?”“You could pull that role off no sweat,” quipped Marc. (sic)Matthew added: “Hugh Grant still has an exciting future career, unlike Prince Andrew.”“I'm guessing that your summons/invitation to the Palace to discuss the role must have got lost in the post,” joked Tricks.Sue argued: “Absurd.