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Hugh Grant to play Oumba Lumba in new Willy Wonka movie |  film

Hugh Grant to play Oumba Lumba in new Willy Wonka movie | film

filmHugh Grant, 61, will soon take on the role of Oompa Loompa in “Wonka,” the new prequel to the classic “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.” According to the British newspaper, The Daily Mail, the British actor volunteered.




What the Oompa Loompas will look like in the prequel is currently unknown. In the past, the characters in question were always short in stature, but according to the Daily Mail, the filmmakers have no intention of giving dwarf actors for roles. A few weeks ago, there was an uproar after dwarfed actors were asked for a future live-action remake of Snow White. American actor Peter Dinklage Male Choice Disney At that time “too old”.

March 2023

Hugh Grant himself has yet to confirm that he will star in ‘Wonka’, but according to The Daily Mail, the 61-year-old was spotted on the set this week. The pre-film is currently being filmed at Oxford University. Timothée Chalamet, who plays the lead role in the film, was also seen there earlier this week.

The film, which focuses on the adventures of young Willy Wonka, will be released in March 2023. In addition to Chalamet, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Keegan Michael Key and Sally Hawkins will also star in the film.

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