Hugh Grant and Martin McCachon "lit up" on the set of the sequel "Real Love"

Lovers of romantic comedies froze in impatience. On the Internet there were the very first shots from the filming of the continuation of the popular New Year melodrama "Real Love". Recently, the plans to remove the sequel of the cash picture have been repeatedly written in the Western press. These photos we are obliged to the producer of the project Emma Freud. She posted an interesting photo essay on her Twitter page, telling how she was working on the short film.

The PM, his wife and the writer who never worked out a good camera face. #rednosedayactually pic.twitter.com/TT0pZB5p2P

- emma freud (@emmafreud) March 5, 2017

In the photo you can see Hugh Grant and Martin McCachon. Recall that in the original picture they played lovers: the Prime Minister and his faithful assistant. After watching the 10-minute sequel, viewers will be able to learn how the stories of other heroes of romantic comedy, which in their time played Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley.

David and Natalie reunited! THE FEELS #LoveActually #rednosedayactually pic.twitter.com/yeuQdgtD9h

- Freya Gilbert (@FreyaaGilbert_x) March 5, 2017

"Real Love" 14 years later

The scriptwriter and director of the project told reporters that he did not even dream that he could return to his beloved offspring again. Richard Curtis admitted that most of the actors responded enthusiastically to his offer to reunite in one project.

#hughgrantactually pic.twitter.com/HVt5ikqma8

- emma freud (@emmafreud) March 5, 2017

Unfortunately, viewers will not see the continuation of the story of Emma Thompson, as her screen lover Alan Rickman passed away last year, and she herself refused to withdraw.

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The premiere of the short film is scheduled for March 24, on the BBC One. The release of the film is charitable. It is timed to the "Red Nose Day". According to the idea of ​​the filmmakers, their project will help in raising funds for the organization of Comic Relief.