They both take on leading male roles in new film Paddington 2.
So it’s no surprise Hugh Bonneville, 53, and Hugh Grant, 57, took centre stage when they attended the movie’s photocall at the Shangri-La Hotel in London on Friday.
Whilst the pair are firm friends, there seemed to be some friendly rivalry between the pair as they showed off their trim waistlines.
Hugh has got the slimmest waistline? Bonneville and Grant competed to see who had the trimmer physique as they joined the Paddington 2 photocall at the Shangri-La Hotel in London on Friday
Bridget Jones’ Diary star Grant tucked his fitted pale blue shirt into his smart trousers as he gestured to his torso.
Emphasising his slim physique, the BAFTA winner brought in his smart trousers with a belt.
Grant looked dapper in his two-piece suit as he kept his look smart with a tailored jacket worn over his unbuttoned blue shirt.
The award-winning actor worked his irresistible charm and good looks for the cameras as he cosied up to his co-star Bonneville.
Good fun! Bonneville and Grant were in high spirits as they enjoyed each other’s charming company and larked about on the red carpet to promote their latest film
Meanwhile, the Downton Abbey star best showcased his slim physique in his form-fitting vibrant patterned shirt.
The British actor, who hails from Paddington, drew further attention to his trim waistline as he tucked the slinky garment into his blue jeans.
Bonneville and Grant were in high spirits as they enjoyed each other’s charming company and larked about on the red carpet to promote their latest film.
Hugh has got it? The Bridget Jones’ Diary star tucked his fitted pale blue shirt into his smart trousers as he competed for the slimmest waistline with his co-star on the red carpet
They’ve got style! Grant the BAFTA winner brought in his smart trousers with a belt while Bonneville tucked the slinky garment into his blue jeans
Paddington 2 follows on from the first movie which ended with the nation’s favourite bear happily living with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens.
Bonneville reprises his role as the head of the Brown family who take in the little brown bear. Grant takes on a new role as the somewhat shady charming actor whose career has diminished in recent years.
In the second movie, Paddington and the Browns are determined to unmask the thief of a special book.
Charming pair! The actors couldn’t contain their delight on the red carpet as they enjoyed catching up while they promoted their new movie Paddington 2 together
Before it was stolen, Michael Bond’s creation had set his eyes on the precious item as a gift for his aunt Lucy’s birthday.
Only the marmalade lover falls into trouble himself when he is wrongly accused of the crime and sent to prison.
The Peru native, however, appears to be on the right scent as he has a hunch Windsor Gardens’ local celebrity Phoenix Buchanan (Grant) has something to do with the missing item.
Paddington 2 is released across UK cinemas on November 10.
A-team! Rosie Alison, Karen Jankel, Simon Farnaby, Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Grant, director Paul King, David Heyman and Alexandra Ferguson-Derbyshire were in high spirits on the red carpet