Hugh Grant is in secret talks to play Doctor Who in a mega-money move to rebuild ratings. The Four Weddings And A Funeral star is being wooed by screenwriter Russell T Davies, who is returning to the flagging BBC show.
A TV insider said: "Russell wants him to bring a fresh feel to the role. He’s a great award-winning actor, a Hollywood A-lister and excellent at comedy.
Conversations are already in progress."Hugh turned down an offer from Davies to star as the ninth Doctor in 2005. But in 2007, Hugh said he regretted it.
He admitted: "It’s only when you see it on screen you think, ‘Damn, that was good, why did I say no?'"Davies will return in time to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary next year.
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