Roger Michell and Julia Roberts.Photo: Ron Galella/getty
Julia Robertsis remembering the late director Roger Michell, who directed her andHugh Grantin 1999’sNotting Hill.
“He always had a sweet grin on his face and a perfect piece of direction to share,” Roberts said. “I feel so fortunate to have had such a fantastic opportunity to work with him.”
The actress, 53, also offered her condolences to Michell’s children, whom she called “the true lights of his life.”
Roger Michell.Franco Origlia/Getty
Michell directed Roberts and Grant in the 1999 romantic comedy that became one of the highest-grossing British films of all time.
In 2010, he directedMorning Glory, starringHarrison Ford,Diane KeatonandRachel McAdams, as well asVenusandMy Cousin Rachel.
Michell was born on June 5, 1956, in South Africa, where his father was stationed as a British diplomat. He was raised in England where he went on to study at Cambridge University, and later became an assistant director at the Royal Court Theatre. There he worked alongside director Danny Boyle before becoming the resident director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Roger Michell (center) with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.Universal/courtesy Everett Collection
Michell’s last films were 2019’sBlackbirdwithSusan Sarandon, Sam Neill andKate Winsletand 2020’sThe Duke, starring Jim Broadbent andHelen Mirren.
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