Hugh Grant Grumps Out Over ‘Wonka’ Experience: “I Couldn’t Have Hated The Whole Thing More”

Hugh Grant was in curmudgeonly form during a 'Wonka' press conference, telling journalists that he hated playing an Oompa Loompa in the film.

December 5, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Jonathan Jensen

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I made a big fuss about it, Grant said.

I couldnt have hated the whole thing more.

Asked if the ends justified the means, he replied: Not really.

Hugh Grant and Timothée Chalamet in ‘Wonka’

‘Wonka’ was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.Warner Bros.

I slightly hate [making films] but I have lots of children and need money, he said.