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.

Grant, who portrays an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming flick, covered his face in embarrassment at the sound of Chalamet’s tune, making the awkward moment easy for fans to make fun of on social media.

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do, I’ve got another scandal for you. Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in the Timothée Chalamet-led film “Wonka” has sparked controversy among actors ...

Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in “Wonka” has been criticized by an actor with dwarfism. The film belongs to the universe created by British author Roald Dahl in 1964 novel ...

The image of Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in the latest "Wonka" trailer didn’t go over so well with some members of the dwarf community, according to one actor. George Coppen spoke with the BBC ...

Getting cast as an Oompa Loompa in the adaptation of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was a huge break for Rusty Goffe, who was 22 as filming began in 1971.However, he soon found an ...

Deep Roy, who played all the Oompa Loompas in Tim Burton’s 2005 film “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” will be among the guests at the Mahoning Valley Comicon, which runs from 11 a.m. to ...

An actor with dwarfism isn’t pleased that Hugh Grant was cast as an Oompa Loompa in Warner Bros.‘ forthcoming film Wonka, which stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular candymaker.. During an ...