Hugh Grant stars as Tony the Tiger for the first time in Jerry Seinfeld’s pop-tart comedy

Hugh Grant debuts as iconic Frosty mascot Tony the Tiger in the new trailer for Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming comedy film Not frosted.

The 63-year-old actor is known for starring in the following films notting hill, A struggling Shakespearean actor is portrayed in a Netflix production.

Comedy veterans Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer and Melissa McCarthy also star in the film, with Grant playing a smaller role.

Set in the 1960s, the film delves into the fierce competition between cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post over breakfast pastries, which ultimately led to the creation of Pop-Tarts.

Grant’s portrayal of Tony the Tiger is his second unconventional role in recent years, following his role as Opal Loompa in “Upa Loompa.” Wonka.

He appears both inside and outside of his puffy Tony costume, displaying a range of expressions ranging from displeasure to confusion.

The 40-year veteran actor has previously expressed his attraction to increasingly unconventional roles and said he is now delving into what he calls the “geek phase” of his career.

Seinfeld explains his motivations for making the film, saying deadline, “Standing at home and watching endless sad faces on TV, I thought it would be a good time to make something based on pure silliness.”

Frost-free It is scheduled to be released on Netflix on May 3.