Wonka Criticized for Casting Hugh Grant as Oompa-Loompa
"They've enlarged his head so his head looks bigger," Coppen continued. "[I thought] what the hell have you done to him?"The scene shows Grant with orange makeup, white eyebrows, a green wig and purple suit for the role, and his Oompa-Loompa in a glass case when he meets Wonka.
"So, you're the funny little man who's been following me," Chalamet says while portraying the chocolatier from. Grant's Oompa-Loompa, who is 20 inches tall, then replies, "I will have you know I am a perfectly respectful size for an Oompa-Loompa." He later breaks into a dance.
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