Hugh Grant's Disdain for Being an Oompa Loompa in Wonka
Hugh Grant expressed his dislike for the process of working with CGI motion capture to portray his role as an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming film Wonka. Grant compared the cameras he had to wear to "a crown of thorns" and lamented his confusion about whether to act with just his face or his entire body. Despite his discontentment, director Paul King cast Grant for his biting and sarcastic voice, which he felt was a natural fit for the role. Grant jokingly mentioned that the role was a net positive for him due to needing money to support his children.