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Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa Loompa in Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka movie
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 ...
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Hugh Grant did indeed perform the Oompa Loompa dance: 'No animator could dance that angrily'
Grant's Oompa Loompa is a sneaky fellow who's hellbent on stealing back the chocolate Wonka took from Loompa Land once upon a time. He appears as this 18-inch-high figure in a purple blazer and ...
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‘Wonka’ Director Wrote Hugh Grant a Letter Saying ‘You’re Good at Playing Washed-Up Old Hams,’ Perfect for an Oompa Loompa: He’s a ‘Sarcastic S—‘
“Wonka” director Paul King worked with Hugh Grant on “Paddington 2,” but he knew getting the actor to play an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Warner Bros. musical would take extra convincin ...