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.

Watch Timothee Chalamet sing ‘Oompa Loompa’ to Hugh Grant as fans ‘cringe’ By Erin Keller Published Nov. 21, 2023, 3:56 p.m. ET ...

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.

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 ...

A woman who went viral online dressed as an Oompa Loompa has called for stronger laws to protect people from image misuse.

Rusty Goffe, who starred in the 1971 version of the film, and the Oompa Loompas attend the 40th anniversary of "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" at Jacques Torres Chocolates on Oct. 18, 2011 ...

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 ...

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 ...