Wonka Director Addresses Decision To Cast Hugh Grant As An Oompa Loompa After Backlash

Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant

Wonka director Paul King has spoken out about his decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in the new Timothée Chalamet film.

The British actor stars alongside the likes of Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Sally Hawkins in the musical prequel, which tells the story of Willy Wonka’s origins before he opened the world famous chocolate factory.

The Notting Hill actor’s casting sparked a lot of conversation when the trailer for the new movie was revealed back in the summer...