Michael Sheen started to put more effort into his film-related endeavors. In the obscure 2002 film “Heartlands,” about a man’s road trip across the Midlands, he portrayed the starring role. The Guardian lauded Sheen for the naive appeal of the performance, despite the movie’s negative reviews.
Sheen acknowledged that it was enjoyable for him to take on a persona other than his typically violent performances. He also appeared in a supporting role in the adventure/action film “The Four Feathers” that same year.
The 2003 movie “Bright Young Things,” in which Sheen starred, was directed by Stephen Fry, a co-star from the movie “Wilde,” which Sheen also appeared in. He played a gay aristocrat in the ensemble cast, which also included renowned performers James McAvoy, Emily Mortimer, and Peter O’Toole.
Reviews were mixed; some were complimentary of Sheen’s performance and others felt his talents weren’t completely used. Sheen also appeared briefly in “Timeline” and played Lucian, the werewolf pack’s leader, in “Underworld.”
In Michael Grandage’s “Caligula” at the Donmar Warehouse, Sheen made a comeback to the stage in 2003. Sheen had only three theatrical appearances in the 2000s because of the logistical challenges of being absent from his daughter, who lived in Los Angeles.
Critics praised his performance, with The Independent describing it as one of the most thrilling and contemplative they had ever seen. The Daily Telegraph praised his remarkable physical presence and extraordinary charisma.
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