Director: 'Hugh Grant is very brave'

The director of Did You Hear About The Morgans? has praised his leading man Hugh Grant for his bravery during filming.

Grant, who stars alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in the comedy movie, had to film wilderness scenes with a bear called Bart.

Marc Lawrence told the Daily Express: "If Bart snapped and decided this was the day he would eat somebody, he would've definitely and completely chewed up Hugh. I thought it was very courageous of Hugh.

"When the bear finally came out of the cage it was gigantic. You can't imagine the size of its head - it is just overwhelming.

"We had a big safety meeting beforehand with the crew and the actors, and the trainers tell you all the things not to do that make you unbelievably tense. The important thing is the bear will sense your tension, so you have to remain calm, no sudden movements."

Lawrence recently revealed that he was sexually attracted to Grant during filming.