The actor said he only took the role because 'I have lots of children and need money'
Hugh - who has an estimated net worth of $150 million - has revealed that he didn't even want the part, but took it because of the financial restraints.
The first reviews for Wonka are in, and while critics were (mostly) won over by Paul King's prequel, one of the movie's stars seems a lot less enthusiastic!
Hugh Grant recently revealed that he hated being an Oompa Loompa in 'Wonka'. The actor mentioned that the camera rig around his head made him very ...
Today in Hugh Grant Is Surprisingly Salty, he fully unloaded about his time on the set of Wonka, which appears to have been a less than ideal experience.
Hugh Grant recently talked about his Oompa Loompa role in the upcoming movie Wonka. The 63-year-old actor reminisced about taking on the controversial role ...
'Wonka' star Hugh Grant cited his discomfort around computer-generated imagery as the reason he hated playing Oompa-Loompa in the new film.
The actor begrudgingly endured getting motion captured in order to become an Oompa Loompa โ and admitted he often chooses his roles for the money.
The actor said he only took the role because 'I have lots of children and need money'
We caught up with the actor and Key & Peele comedian to talk about director Paul King's upcoming prequel.
"Wonka" star Hugh Grant joked that he doesn't enjoy making movies but does it to feed his family. "I have lots of children and need money," said Grant who ...
"It was like a crown of thorns, very uncomfortable," Grant said of his experience playing an Oompa Loompa via motion-capture.
It may be one of the most beloved scenes in one of the most beloved movies in modern English history, but the man responsible for it absolutely hates it. Hugh ...
Hugh Grant tells PEOPLE that 'Wonka' director Paul King 'sent me a mock-up of the Oompa Loompa stark naked' as a joke. The director adds, 'It's just ...
Even though he is a 63-year-old Brit, Hugh Grant really is the people's princess! He is not afraid to tell it like it is, even if it's moderately rude.
Hugh Grant's late career resurgence is extremely interesting and funny as all hell. The one-time rom-com regular has found a fun niche in his later years, ...