In new “Willy Wonka” film: Hugh Grant plays an Oompa Loompa

In new Willy Wonka movie
Hugh Grant mimics an Oompa Loompa

Hugh Grant as a knee-high Oompa Loompa? The film “Wonka” apparently makes it possible.

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Is this Hugh Grant’s most unusual role? It was revealed at CinemaCon that Grant will play a singing Oompa Loompa in Wonka.

At the CinemaCon, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas, those present will be shown new material on upcoming blockbusters literally every minute. However, one moment apparently attracted particular attention: In a first detailed trailer for the fantasy film “Wonka”, the prequel to the classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, According to the US media, Hugh Grant (62) also appears – in what is probably his most unusual role to date.

He embodies one of Willy Wonka’s (Timothée Chalamet, 27) little helpers, a so-called Oompa Loompa. The diminutive creatures with orange skin and green hair are famous for their singing and dancing routines – and according to the reports, that’s exactly what Grant demonstrates.

He is therefore initially upset about the choice of words by the main character Wonka, who describes him as a “funny little man”. Grant then snapped, “What are you thinking! I want you to know that I’m absolutely the perfect size for an Oompa Loompa.” Shortly thereafter, Grant explains about the Oompa Loompas “with a song that’s so ridiculously catchy it might never leave your mind.”

“Wonka” tells the history of the famous book

Many fans will not be able to wait for the trailer to be released to the public as well. Especially after Chalamet fueled the anticipation on the CinemaCon stage: “It’s a dream as an American actor to work with these British stars. And it was the first time people saw Hugh as Oompa Loompa, right ?”

“Wonka” will act as a prequel to the well-known story by author Roald Dahl (1916-1990), before the title character opens his world-famous chocolate factory. Other roles include Oscar winner Olivia Colman (49), Rowan “Mr. Bean” Atkinson (68) and Sally Hawkins (46). “Paddington” director Paul King (45) captured the film on screen and also wrote the screenplay together with Simon Farnaby (50). “Wonka” is scheduled to be released around Christmas this year.

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