Jackass star Wee Man is speaking out against Hugh Grant playing an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, and his response is as honest as it is sharp.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Jackass star Jason Acuña, who is better known as Wee Man, is speaking out against Hugh Grant's casting in Wonka. Hugh Grant will be playing an Oompa Loompa, one of many workers at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. The portrayal has drawn widespread criticism, as previous Oompa Loompa actors in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were people with dwarfism.
Initially, it appeared that Snow White and the Seven Dwarves elected not to cast people with dwarfism as the seven dwarves. Acuña's points about Snow White and the Seven Dwarves were not completely accurate, as Disney clarified that the photos were not officially released and the production is still early in development. Regardless, Acuña's critique of Grant stands out.
Where Wonka Went Wrong Acuña rightfully called out Wonka for failing to cast people with dwarfism in a role that has been reserved for them since 1971's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Younger actors who have not had their Hollywood break may never be able to rise to prominence if actors without dwarfism take roles like these. Hugh Grant is already an established actor who hardly needs to play an Oompa Loompa to earn a place in Hollywood.
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