In the much-anticipated musical prequel titled Wonka, Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka – but he's overshadowed by a late arrival in the short clip.
The trailer for the latest adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale was released on Wednesday and showcases a star-studded cast including Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Baynton, and Matt Lucas.
However, it is Hugh Grant' s remarkable transformation into an Oompa Loompa that has caused quite a stir online. The Notting Hill actor’s portrayal of an Oompa Loompa, small in stature and adorned with a green wig and orange skin, immediately caught viewers' attention.
Even Timothée couldn't contain his excitement, taking to Twitter to pay a quirky tribute to the renowned actor. The 27-year-old tweeted to his 2 million followers: "HUGHMPA LOOMPA DOOPATY GRANT", cleverly combining Hugh's name with a line from The Oompa Loompa song, Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do.The tweet elicited a mixed reaction from fans, with some applauding it as a funny promotion for the film, while others found it cringe-worthy.
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