Hugh Grant reflects on career-saving role in cloud Atlas and the Parts he turned down

​Grant admitted he felt “completely marooned” at the time. But then, the Wachowskis approached him with a unique opportunity in Cloud Atlas, a movie based on David Mitchell’s 2004 novel. Grant explained that he was offered several small roles in the film, likely because the filmmakers needed more recognizable names for the international market. He believed the decision to cast him wasn’t out of desire but necessity, though he suspected the Wachowskis might deny that reasoning. However, Grant expressed his gratitude for the chance, as it led him to rediscover his love for acting.