Some people with dwarfism have criticized the casting of British actor Hugh Grant in the role of an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film “Wonka,” saying that work is being “taken” from them.

Casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in the new Wonka film takes work away from a dwarf, a 3ft 10in actor whose father played an Ewok said.. George Coppen, 26, argued the part should have been ...

Hugh Grant may have been cast in a film about a chocolate factory, but according to its director, it was not for his sweet nature. Grant was chosen to play a surly Oompa Loompa because “he can ...

The Oompa Loompa replies: “I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectful size for an Oompa-Loompa.” In the film, the Oompa Loompa played by Grant is 20 inches tall.

Hugh Grant famously did not enjoy playing an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, being grumpy as hell during interviews. But the world loves watching him be tortured. In Notting Hill he was at his stammeriest ...