Hugh Grant Explained Why He's Grateful He Doesn't Have To Play The "Charming Leading Man" Anymore

"I gave that my best shot."

Hugh Grant doesn't want to be the charming leading man anymore.

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The actor may have made a name for himself with starring roles in flicks like Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Bridget Jones' Diary, but he's happy his career has gone in a different direction.

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"I almost do enjoy acting now. It's been such a relief to not have to be [the] charming leading man. I gave that my best shot," Hugh joked on The Late Late Show With James Corden.

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He added, "Some of those films I did like that are lovely, and I love them for being popular. I'm grateful for them — grateful, again, note."

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And while he's thankful for his success, Hugh says it's been a "lovely relief" to be allowed to be "twisted, ugly, weird, misshapen."

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Over the past few years, he has taken on projects like A Very English Scandal and The Undoing, which has been getting some major awards buzz.

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As for whether he gets excited about the critical acclaim his performance in the show has been getting, Hugh had a pretty funny response.

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"I think the correct answer here is, 'Oh, well, not really. I'm just honored to be doing the project and to work with such wonderful people.' That's the correct answer," he joked, adding, "Of course, yeah, I mean, you love it."

Hear all that Hugh had to say below:

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