Hugh Grant Never Wanted to Be in ‘Wonka’ Where He Plays an Oompa Loompa

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Hugh Grant recently spilled the cocoa beans on his less-than-chocolatey experience making the upcoming ‘Wonka’ prequel. Brace yourselves, because it seems like the journey to the Chocolate Factory wasn’t all sweetness and light for the 63-year-old actor.

In a press conference that could rival Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket giveaway, Grant dropped some truth bombs on the whole production. Picture this: a grumpy Oompa Loompa, played by none other than our rom-com legend, Hugh Grant. Yes, you read that right. Grant, who’s usually seen wooing leading ladies, decided to step into the tiny shoes of an Oompa Loompa.

But hold your golden ticket horses! Grant wasn’t exactly thrilled about his newfound pint-sized fame. Apparently, director Paul King insisted on using motion capture to shrink Grant down to Oompa size. “Drivel,” Grant exclaimed, and we can’t help but imagine him saying it with a British eye roll.

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Now, imagine wearing a camera rig that feels like a crown of thorns โ€“ uncomfortable, right? Grant, adorned with his high-tech headgear, declared, “I made a big fuss about it. I couldn’t have hated the whole thing more.” Ouch, Willy, that’s gotta sting more than a bad batch of Fizzy Lifting Drinks.

In the midst of the chocolate chaos, Grant faced a serious conundrum: to act with his body or not? The struggle was real. He claimed to have sought answers but received none. Maybe he should’ve consulted the Oompa Loompas for some guidance โ€“ they seem to have the whole synchronized dance routine down to a science.

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Speaking of dance, Grant spilled the cocoa beans on the movie’s dance sequences featuring his vertically challenged character. “Should” have been fun, but, plot twist โ€“ an animator did all the fancy footwork. “What I did with my body was terrible,” Grant confessed, “and it’s all been replaced by an animator.” Somebody get that man an Oscar for the most animated disappointment!

When asked if the finished ‘Wonka’ product was worth the sacrifices, Grant’s response was a cinematic masterpiece in itself: a resounding “Not really.” Cue the laughter from his fellow cast members โ€“ the only sweet victory in this chocolaty saga.

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But let’s not blame it all on Wonka and his chocolate empire. Grant made it clear that his disdain for filmmaking is a general sentiment. “I slightly hate [making films], but I have lots of children and need money,” he quipped. Well, at least he’s honest about his motivations โ€“ keeping the Grant family chocolate supply fully stocked.

Whether you’re Team Wonka or Team Grumpy Oompa, one thing’s for sure: Hugh Grant’s journey to the Chocolate Factory was more bitter than a Slugworth Everlasting Gobstopper.

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