Wonka trailer: Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa transformation revealed
Hugh Grant has been remodeled into an Oompa Loompa for the upcoming Wonka movie, the brand new trailer has revealed.
The British actor appeared in direction of the tip up the newly launched footage from the extremely anticipated film, adorned with the enduring inexperienced hair and orange face of the characters.
He stars reverse Timothee Chalamet within the upcoming film, who performs the well-known Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka earlier than he opened his chocolate manufacturing unit.
In the trailer, which was launched earlier than a potential actors strike this week, Wonka meets Grant’s Oompa Loompa who’s trapped in a glass jar and says: “So you’re the funny little man who’s been following me?”
The Oompa Loompa replies: “I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectful size for an Oompa Loompa.”
He then says “allow me to refresh your memory” earlier than enjoying a flute-like instrument and dancing, including: “I’ve started dancing now, and once I’ve started I can’t stop.”
Elsewhere within the whimsical trailer we see the ensemble solid of actors, which incorporates the likes of Fantasy Football host Matt Lucas, Horrible Histories actor Matthew Baynton and Peep Show star Paterson Joseph, in addition to Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins and Keegan-Michael Key.
Chalamet will give an perception into Wonka’s youth within the movie, who within the trailer is described as “something of a magician, inventor and chocolate maker”.
The clip reveals the younger chocolatier comes up in opposition to a confectionery cabal within the movie, and groups up with a younger woman.
Elsewhere within the trailer we see him surrounded by giant crowds and dancing with umbrellas bearing his title.
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Timothee Chalamet performs Willy Wonka within the newest movie. Pic: Warner Bros Pictures
The authentic Roald Dahl story follows Charlie Bucket and his grandfather after they discover a golden ticket in a Wonka bar, entitling them to a tour of Willy Wonka’s accident-prone manufacturing unit, the place they meet a singular assortment of youngsters, in addition to the famed Oompa Loompas.
The first movie adaptation was launched in 1971 starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, with Johnny Depp rebooting the position in Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation.
The latest movie is because of come out in December, however with an actors’ strike probably across the nook, that date could possibly be moved.
A strike may imply junket interviews, filming, manufacturing and premieres could possibly be held till new phrases round pay and situations are agreed for actors, who’ve shared involved in regards to the dominance of streaming.