He is known for his roles as a male lead in some of the most iconic romantic comedy films of all time.
But Hugh Grant only had eyes for his wife Anna Eberstein on Sunday when the couple took a sunny stroll in Somerset.
The doting dad, 60, dressed in a black jacket paired with jeans and a pair of boots, while Anna, 41, donned a quilted jacket, blue jeans and sheepskin boots for their country trip.
Happy couple: Hugh Grant, 60, got out on Sunday with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, for a sunny walk in Somerset
Warm: the doting father dressed in a black jacket paired with jeans and a pair of boots, while Anna donned a quilted jacket, blue jeans and sheepskin boots
The happy couple looked deeply into conversation as they explored Wells Market.
Hugh’s outing follows reports that his next role in Sex And The City could be for the upcoming reboot, as Sarah Jessica Parker wants a ‘big’ male star to join the cast.
The British actor is reportedly ‘top of the list’ to star on the show to iron out the absence of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Catrall, and with remaining questions about Mr Big’s return, played by Chris Noth. .
Hugh is reportedly ‘provoked’ by his friend and former co-star Sarah Jessica, 56, as she tries to convince him to join the revived series, as the pair have worked well together in the past.
According to the Mirror, an insider said, “Sarah Jessica has it on her mind that she needs a big – and I mean big – male star in the SATC reunion ensemble.”
Love Interest: Hugh Grant’s next role could be in Sex And The City for the upcoming reboot as Sarah Jessica Parker wants a ‘big’ male star to join the cast (pictured together in 2009)
The source added: ‘To iron out Kim’s absence [Cattrall] and the potentially diminished role with Chris Noth, whose deal to return has not yet been finalized and whose exact role is still under investigation.
At the top of SJP and HBO Max’s wishlist to join the series is Hugh Grant, who loves the show and had a great time with Sarah Jessica in the past, and with HBO on his massive hit The Undoing last year. . ‘
The source continued, “And the money is there to bring in Hugh and pay him his full freight.”
Chemistry: The British actor is said to be ‘top of the list’ for starring on the show to help mitigate the absence of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Catrall, and questioning the return of Mr Big, played by Chris Noth (photo, on set in 20019)
Hugh and Sarah Jessica first met in 1996, on the set of crime thriller Extreme Measures and co-starred in the romcom Did You Hear About the Morgans? From 2009.
The Sex And The City revival, entitled ‘And Just Like That…’, will consist of ten episodes, premiering exclusively on HBO Max and seeing the return of most of the main characters.
Sarah Jessica Parker will of course be at the forefront alongside Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, who play Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda respectively, with the notable absence of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall.
‘Top of the list’: Hugh is ‘provoked’ by boyfriend and former co-star Sarah Jessica, 56, as she tries to convince him to join the revived series, as the pair worked well together in the past
On Thursday, actor John Corbett revealed that he will reprise his role as Carrie’s former fiancé and second great love Aidan Shaw in the upcoming series.
“I’m going to do the show,” the 59-year-old revealed to Page Six on Thursday, adding that the news is “very exciting.”
When asked ‘in how many episodes’ he will appear in the upcoming reboot, Corbett replied, ‘I think I might be playing a few.’
Referring to the cast of Sex And The City, John gushed that he ‘[likes] all those people, they’ve been very nice to me. ‘
Comeback: John Corbett, 59, will reprise his role as the charming Aidan Shaw, one of Carrie’s greatest love interests, in the upcoming Sex And The City reboot
Most recently, Chris Noth sent the Sex And The City fandom into a frenzy after appearing to refute a claim made by Page Six in February that he played his role as John James’ Mr. Great ‘Preston.
After growing rumors about the show, the 66-year-old actor responded to some devastated fans, who flocked to his social media begging him to return for the revival series called And Just Like That.
After noting comments asking him to break his silence on whether to reprise his role, he suggested that the rumors that he would not be involved are false.
“ Well, if Page Six says it … it must be true, ” the star tweeted at the time of the report, followed by a winking emoji.
To add even more speculation, the Golden Globe nominee joked, “Everything changes – including announcements in the rags.”
Returns? Chris Noth, 66, sent the Sex And The City fan into a frenzy after appearing to refute an allegation that he played his role as’ Mr. Big ‘(pictured last year)