Hugh Grant chosen to play mean Oompa Loompa in new Willy Wonka movie as 'he can be a real s---
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Paul King, director of new Willy Wonka film, says he needed an actor to properly deliver the diminutive creature’s often cutting remarks
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Hugh Grant's Wildest Roles: 'Wonka' Oompa Loompa and More
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In 'Wonka,' Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination
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Wonka' Director on Why Hugh Grant Was Perfect Choice for an Oompa Loompa
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Timothée Chalamet didn't have to audition for his 'Wonka' role because the director had seen his high school rap videos : r/entertainment
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Hugh Grant chosen to play mean Oompa Loompa in new Willy Wonka movie as 'he can be a real s---
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Hugh Grant chosen to play mean Oompa Loompa in new Willy Wonka movie as 'he can be a real s---
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Hugh Grant - Wikipedia
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People with dwarfism aren't happy about Hugh Grant's upcoming Oompa-Loompa role
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Timothée Chalamet: 'This character is iconic… I've always been a fan of Wonka'
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Why Hugh Grant hated playing the Oompa Loompa in Wonka
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Hugh Grant chosen to play mean Oompa Loompa in new Willy Wonka movie as 'he can be a real s---
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Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa Can Fix A 60-Year-Old Willy Wonka Controversy