Notting Hill was a romantic comedy produced by Working Title in 1999 starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. While risky given it was early in Richard Curtis's career, it benefited from Grant and Curtis's previous successful collaborations as well as Roberts's star power. The director, Roger Michell, was chosen for his experience with romantic adaptations. Though the producer had success with Four Weddings, Notting Hill's budget of $33 million still posed financial risks for Working Title.