Now that we got to enjoy Barbenheimer, the new Wonka movie has become the most anticipated movie of the year, and apparently, it will also be very controversial, especially with the character of Hugh Grant. The celebrity who will give life to an Oompa-Loompa was criticized for ‘taking work’ from other actors who, without editing, have the characteristics required by the character.
It turns out that celebrities like Wee Man from Jackass and comedian George Coppen, expressed their concern about their role in the industry, as they feel they are being taken less and less into account.
“So I was watching the new Wonka trailer, and I thought it looked pretty good until the end, where Hugh Grant shows up as an oompa loompa. Why? In the previous two films all the Oompa Loompas have been played by dwarves, but this time they’ve decided to take work away from us,” Coppen noted.
The comedian talked about the success of Peter Dinklage, who “has been one of the most important voices for us not getting roles like this, but he doesn’t speak for all of us. Unlike most of us, he’s in a position where he can afford to turn down work. People forget that we have a say in the work we do, before I am put forward for any job I am asked if I want to do it, and I have been offered jobs in the past that I am not a fan of, so I said. no, but at least give us that option instead of shutting us out,” he wrote.
For his part, Wee Man also gave his opinion on the matter. In an interview for TMZ, he was asked about the controversy of the live-action Snow White, where he referred to Wonka and the role of actors with dwarfism in the industry. “Hugh Grant is now playing an Oompa Loompa? So I guess, Hugh Grant, now you’re identifying as a little person?” he exclaimed.
Wonka: Details of the Upcoming Movie
Wonka is the film prequel to Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The plot will focus on Willy Wonka’s youth and the story of how he met the Oompa Loompas. In addition, this July 11, Warner Bros. released the first official trailer to give us a taste of what we can expect from this film directed by Paul King.
When and Where Will Wonka Be Released?
Wonka is one of the most anticipated releases of this 2023, and we will be able to enter this magical and ideal, but very sweet world on December 15, in theaters.
In addition to Timothée Chalamet, this film will feature great talents such as Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, and Hugh Grant.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
