Madonna flirted to recruit Grant

Richard E. Grant has revealed that he agreed to star in Madonna's directorial debut because the singer flirted with him.

The actor appears in Filth and Wisdom, which premieres at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.

Grant claimed he was persuaded to sign up for the film by Madonna's charm, saying: "I respond well to flattery. Flattery and money.

"Madonna flirted with me to get me to make her new film, Filth and Wisdom. She's a terrible flirt and very attractive. I was bewitched, so of course I fell at her feet."