Butler wants to do rom-coms

Actor Gerard Butler has admitted that he felt the need to give romantic comedies “a go” after making his name in action films.

Actor Gerard Butler has admitted that he felt the need to give romantic comedies “a go” after making his name in action films.

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The 42-year-old initially rose to fame after starring in action film 300, and he admits his later dalliances with films including The Bounty Hunter and The Ugly Truth were done because he wanted to make sure he tried everything.

“I could have stuck with being Mr. Action Guy but I went and did a kids’ movie, Nim’s Island and then a bunch of romantic comedies and Law Abiding Citizen, a taut thriller,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling Red Bulletin.