Richard Curtis reveals the REAL reason why Julia Roberts refused to take part in a Notting Hill sequel
As a dedicated cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of romantic comedies for the past few decades, I must say that the story behind Julia Roberts’ refusal to reprise her role in a Notting Hill sequel is both fascinating and somewhat relatable. It seems that even Hollywood A-listers can have their reservations about revisiting past characters, especially when those roles involve portraying a divorced version of a beloved character.
In simpler terms, British screenwriter Richard Curtis disclosed that actress Julia Roberts declined participating in a follow-up of the 1999 popular romantic comedy “Notting Hill” as her character was intended to end up getting divorced.
In the original concept for “The Four Weddings and a Funeral,” the director, who is now 68 years old, had planned a storyline where the characters played by Julia Roberts (Anna Scott) and Hugh Grant (William Thacker) would be apart. However, Roberts was not fond of this idea.
‘I tried doing one with Notting Hill where they were going to get divorced,’ Richard said.
‘Julia [Roberts] thought that was a very poor idea.’
When queried about revisiting any past movies, the director of About Time expressed contentment with his contributions to Red Nose Day and Comic Relief, where he penned short follow-ups to Love Actually.
He shared with IndieWire that he doesn’t agree with the statement. He mentioned that they made the mini-sequels for Love Actually, and these projects were sufficient for him.
After the star known for her role in “Pretty Woman” confessed that she initially felt uneasy about playing the character Anna Scott, we now find out more details, as she considered walking away from the part altogether.
In the early part of this very year, the radiant woman who graced our screens as Eat, Pray, Love’s leading lady, confessed her initial hesitation when faced with the opportunity to embody the iconic character in Notting Hill. She openly admitted that she nearly declined the role, all due to an uneasiness about portraying a renowned movie star, a role that seemed to push me beyond my comfort zone.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share my excitement over the revelation by the 57-year-old Oscar winner to Vogue. She confessed that playing the fiery Hollywood actress character was no walk in the park for her.
In an interview with Curtis for Vogue’s February edition, Julia admitted that portraying a film actress in Notting Hill was one of the most challenging tasks she’s ever faced, as she found it incredibly awkward.
It seems like we’ve discussed this role multiple times, yet I almost declined it since it felt incredibly uncomfortable. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how to portray that character.
Beyond just finding the acting challenging, Roberts also faced problems with her character’s wardrobe.
She expressed her dislike for being styled like a Hollywood actress, complete with glamour, and for an important scene, she decided to handle the situation herself.
Instead of the costume provided for the film, Anna opted to wear her personal attire during the memorable scene where she ran back to William and admitted, “I’m just a girl.
‘My driver, lovely Tommy, I sent him back to my flat that morning,’ she recalled.
I instructed them, ‘Please enter my bedroom and retrieve these items from the closet: my flip-flops, a small blue velvet skirt, a T-shirt, and my cardigan.’
In spite of facing some initial hurdles, both Roberts and her acting partner, Hugh Grant, were recognized with Golden Globe nominations for their impressive performances on screen.
In 2021, Nicole Kidman confessed her disappointment at not getting the role of Anna Scott, which she was equally excited about, as it went to Julia Roberts instead.
In an interview with Marie Claire, Kidman shared that she had a strong desire for the part taken by Julia Roberts in ‘Notting Hill.’
‘But I wasn’t well known enough, and I wasn’t talented enough.’
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2024-11-28 17:35