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Hugh Grant's 'Wonka' Casting Receives Backlash | THR News

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Hugh Grant's 'Wonka' Casting Receives Backlash | THR News

Hugh Grant's 'Wonka' Casting Receives Backlash | THR News

Hugh Grant's casting as an Oompa Loompa in Warner Bros.'

Upcoming 'Wonka' film is getting some backlash.

During an interview with the BBC, actor George Coppen, who has dwarfism said that many similar actors "feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love."


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Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson Set to Return For New 'Bridget Jones' Movie | THR News Video [Video]

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'Lord of the Rings' Fan-Made Film Restored on YouTube Following Warner Bros. Block | THR News Video [Video]

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Lord Of The Rings star to direct first of two new films set in Middle Earth

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