This was something thatHugh Grantexperienced after initially finding a lot of successin the rom-com genre.

Grant is now in his villainous era, and were absolutely here for it.

Two more instrumental films followed that helped Grant make the transition to his streak of villainy.

Phoenix Buchanan, played by actor Hugh Grant, wearing a dandy suit while standing in front of mannequins wearing similar outfits in Paddington 2.

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In many ways, Buchanan felt like a chance for Grant to poke fun at himself.

Grant often got accused of being annoying, but inThe Gentlemen, hes supposed to be annoying!

Darvis is humble, brave, and honest to a fault hes the exact opposite of Fitzwilliam.

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Its exciting to see that hes embraced a different side of his personality.

While hes played many different villains now, none of Grants villains feel like copycats of each other.

Forge smiling while walking towards someone in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

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