Hugh Grant surprises four-year-old cancer patient with video as Paddington 2 villain

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hugh Grant reprised his character from Paddington 2 in order to surprise a four-year-old cancer patient. The clip caught Grant’s eye, with the 59-year-old replying with his own video captioned: “Greetings from HMP Wormwood Scrubs.” “Hello Henry, Phoenix Buchanan here,” Grant tells the camera. I wish I could say the same about your dad’s dancing but alas, I can’t.” Referencing the much desired pop-up book that led to Paddington’s treasure in the film, the actor continued: “Anyway I wish you all the best, and if you happen to see that pop-up book, do let me know. Bye bye Henry, ciao now.” Additionally, Grant pledged to match a fundraiser for Solving Kids Cancer by Henry’s dad Graham, tweeting: “I will be honoured to match it.