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Keegan-Michael Key Got Asked To Say 'Willy Wonka' Like He's In His Infamous Key And Peele Substitute Teacher Sketch, And It Does Not Disappoint

Keegan-Michael Key briefly reprised Key & Peele's Mr. Garvey when sharing how he'd say Willy Wonka's name.

Cinemablend

Hugh Grant says he ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka film: ‘It was very uncomfortable’

The actor said he only took the role because ‘I have lots of children and need money’

Evening Standard

Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel

The Oompa Loompas are still problematic, but director Paul King’s follow-up to the Paddington movies can’t help but charm

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Wonka movie review: Timothée Chalamet is simply scrumptious in this rollicking sweet treat

Chalamet is very much the star of the chocolatier's origin story but the flawless ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant as an Ooompa Loompa, bring the film to life

Evening Standard

Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

The Independent UK

UK shoppers warned not to buy or eat fake Wonka and Prime bars

Food Standards Agency says hygiene and labelling laws may not have been followed

The Guardian - UK

Timothée Chalamet was worried Wonka could be a "cynical money grab"

Exclusive: The Wonka star says he understands the skepticism around movie remakes

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Why Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

The Independent UK

Wonka: First reactions hail Timothée Chalamet as ‘endlessly charming’ lead

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel from ‘Paddington’ filmmaker Paul King earns rave social media reviews

The Independent UK

A chocolate Xbox Series X? Yum!

Do not eat this chocolate Xbox, but help yourself to the controller

Xbox has announced a new special edition controller, and this time it's edible

In a collaboration to promote the new Wonka movie, Xbox has paired with Warner Bros. Pictures to create something magical.

TechRadar

Timothée Chalamet Parodied Troye Sivan On SNL, And I'm Loving The Singer's Response To The Sketch

Troye Sivan had the best reaction to Timothée Chalamet's impression of him on Saturday Night Live.

Cinemablend

Timothée Chalamet performs NSFW rap about having a ‘baby face’ as he hosts Saturday Night Live

‘Call Me By Your Name’ star returned to host NBC comedy show on Saturday

The Independent UK

From Deadpool 3 to Wonka: how does the end of the actors’ strike affect Hollywood?

With a tentative deal ending the strike, major films prepare to rush back to production while others are freed for promotion

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A New Wonka Candy Is On The Way, And I'm Excited About What This Could Mean For Wonka Bars

In anticipation of Wonka's upcoming release, a sweet new development has me excited for what the future could bring.

The Guardian - US

‘Like a physical version of blackface’: actors with dwarfism hit out at Hollywood

Upcoming films Wonka and Snow White have cast actors without dwarfism in key roles, a practice seen as damaging for representation

Evening Standard

Jackass’s Wee Man criticises Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka

The 50-year-old, who has dwarfism, reacted sceptically to the British actor’s role in the blockbuster

The Independent UK

Jackass star hits out at Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka

‘Notting Hill’ star will play famous chocolate factory worker in prequel of beloved Roald Dahl novel

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Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka prequel got movie fans excited with a scrumptious first trailer

Our first look at Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has arrived.

The Independent UK

Wonka: ‘Hilarious’ first images show Hugh Grant as tiny orange Oompa-Loompa

Actor plays famous chocolate factory worker in prequel of beloved Roald Dahl novel

Total Film

Timothée Chalamet takes on the chocolate cartel in first Wonka trailer

How do you like your chocolate?

The Guardian - UK

Tiananmen massacre museum opens in New York despite fear of Beijing backlash

Communist party has campaigned for decades to eradicate remembrance events for the 4 June clashes in Beijing

Total Film

Timothée Chalamet said yes to Wonka because he thinks we all need it right now

The actor has revealed why he said yes to Wonka

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It Brings Me Extreme Displeasure To Announce Hugh Grant Is An Oompa Loompa In The New Wonka Movie

Mum, can you come pick me up? I'm scared.

The Independent UK

Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new Wonka footage

‘Wonka’ lead Timothée Chalamet said seeing ‘Notting Hill’ star as an Oompa-Loompa was ‘a trip’

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