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Hugh Grant really surprised the audience by playing Oomap Loopma in the newWonkamovie alongside Timothee Chalamet. But honestly, is anyone really shocked? In a recent interview, the actor joked that the unexpected role is just the result of the crazy parts he’s been offered lately.
The seasoned Hollywood A-lister most recently has been seen having a little fun with his roles,Paddingtonbeing the most notable example. Thus called his recent phase a bit of a“freak show”and he is for sure handing out tickets for people to come and see the madness firsthand.
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Hugh Grant Is Calling This Phase of His Career a“Freak-Show”!
Renowned for his versatility and exceptional talent,Hugh Grantharbors a not-so-secret arsenal of skills, capable of donning various personas with ease. His latest shape-shifting act as Oompa Loompa left fans amazed by his surprising first look in the movie,Wonka. Thus when naturally asked byAccess Hollywoodabout what his thought process was behind embracing this character, he revealed,
“This is what I get offered these days. I’m in the freak show phase of my career. I do baddies, psychopaths, weirdos, perverts and now Oompa Loompas,–I’ve just been offered the part of an orangutan as well.”
Proudly displaying his wide range, the actor jokingly showcased the numerous boxes he had ticked off over the years, and adding Oompa Loompas to his repertoire only heightened his delight. While some detected a hint of melancholy, his true feelings about being selected for the role still cannot be known for sure. Despite the role being an awful experience for him.
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Hugh Grant Hated Playing Oompa Loompa on Screen!
During a press conference withMetro, Hugh Grant candidly shared his discontent while portraying the character, attributing it solely to a single factor, and that is, while filming, the iconic character only demanded Grant’s facial features to be utilized and captured his body language through motion capture, leaving him completely in the dark about how to bring that essence alive. Speaking about his experience, he said,
“It was like a crown of thorns, very uncomfortable– made a big fuss about it,–I couldn’t have hated the whole thing more.”
He further revealed that he was uncertain throughout the process, questioning whether he was supposed to“act with my body or not,”and lamented that he never received a satisfactory answer. However, Grant also admitted,
“And frankly, what I did with my body was terrible, and it’s all been replaced with an animator.”
Ultimately, he clarified by stating that the issue wasn’t with any of the films or his characters.
“I slightly hate [making films] but I have lots of children and need money.”
Now, whether his words align with reality or merely reflect his sense of humor remains the question at hand.
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Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
