Some people with dwarfism have criticized the casting of British actor Hugh Grant in the role of an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film “Wonka,” saying that work is being “taken” from them.

Hugh Grant did indeed have to perform the Oompa Loompa dance in 'Wonka.' Director Paul King says, 'No animator could dance that angrily.' ...

Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in “Wonka” has been criticized by an actor with dwarfism. The film belongs to the universe created by British author Roald Dahl in 1964 novel ...

An actor with dwarfism isn’t pleased that Hugh Grant was cast as an Oompa Loompa in Warner Bros. ‘ forthcoming film Wonka, which stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular candymaker.

Grant's Oompa Loompa, whom director Paul King said was "no taller than knee high" in the film, made his debut in footage that was screened at CinemaCon 2023 in Las Vegas. Video has not been widely ...

Vicky Paterson was the ‘sad Oompa Loompa’ in the globally derided Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow. It has led to a paid acting job at the Fringe in a Willy Wonka parody spin-off, but the ...

It was revealed during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon 2023 that Hugh Grant plays an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming prequel film Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role.