Jerry Seinfeld talked about working with Hugh Grant on Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, and joked that it wasn't a great experience.
Fans were surprised when they saw the first pictures of the upcoming comedy earlier this month.The movie focuses on the competition to create an iconic breakfast snack.The film attracted big names like Melissa McCarthy, James Marsden, Dan Levy, Max Greenfield, and Amy Schumer.
Several well-known actors, including Melissa McCarthy, James Marsden, Dan Levy, Max Greenfield, and Amy Schumer, joined the movie. Netflix During an appearance on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Jerry talked about his co-stars. Melissa McCarthy, James Marsden, Dan Levy, Max Greenfield, and Amy Schumer all joined the film.Jerry talked about working with Hugh Grant, and how Hugh's role as Tony the Tiger came about.
Jerry shared that he didn't originally consider Hugh Grant for the part, but Hugh reached out and expressed interest in being in the Pop Tart movie. Jerry disclosed information about his co-stars and how Hugh Grant's role as Tony the Tiger came about.Jerry revealed that he didn't initially think of Hugh Grant for the part, but Hugh reached out and said he wanted to be in the Pop Tart movie.
Jerry mentioned that Hugh Grant did an audition for the role with a glass of wine in his hand, and despite not caring about the audition, Jerry approved him for the role.
Jerry said that he and Hugh had disagreements while working together and that Hugh warned him that he would be difficult to work with, which turned out to be true.
Jerry joked that Hugh Grant was difficult and told Jerry in advance that he would hate working with him, which turned out to be true. However, Jerry also mentioned that they had a great dinner together one night.
Jerry described having a memorable dinner with Hugh Grant one night, despite their difficulties working together during the 10-week shoot.
Jerry praised Hugh, noting his coolness, wit, and good looks.
Hugh played Thurl, a frustrated Shakespearean actor who takes on the role of Tony the Tiger to make money, despite hating it.Hugh's character in the movie, Thurl, is forced to become Tony the Tiger and despises every moment of it.
Despite the bitterness of his character, Hugh actually enjoyed the final product of the film.
Jerry read out a positive message from Hugh about the film, in which Hugh admitted that he liked it and found it funny.
Hugh received praise for his performance in the film.
Unfrosted is set to be released on Netflix on May 3, starring Dan Levy, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Max Greenfield, and Amy Schumer.
The movie is set in Michigan, 1963, and focuses on the competition between Kellogg's and Post to create a groundbreaking breakfast pastry.
The official synopsis describes the movie as a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and threatening milkmen.
After his role as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, Hugh expressed his interest in taking on more unique roles.
During an interview on the Drew Barrymore Show, Hugh talked about a positive change in his career after getting married and having children.
‘I became too old and overweight and unattractive to do romantic comedies obviously, so I pursued more interesting things.’
‘I adore those films. I adore the fact that people still enjoy them, but I never felt at ease really doing them,’ he added of the ‘sweeter’ roles of his career.
‘I don’t know about you, but I prefer more of a mask. I want to be someone else. Then it frees me up and then I quite like acting.’
Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is released on Netflix on May 3.
