Holy Moly! Hugh Grant Stirs Controversy with Oompa Loompa Role: Dwarf Actor's Outrage Hits Headlines
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George Coppen, an actor with dwarfism, has voiced his criticism of Wonka's choice to cast Hugh Grant, an actor without dwarfism, as an Oompa Loompa. Coppen, renowned for his roles in Netflix's School for Good and Evil as Sweet Cupid, as well as his performances in the Artemis Fowl movie and Willow television series, emphasizes the broader problem this decision reflects in the world of entertainment.
Many actors with dwarfism feel marginalized in the industry they are passionate about. Advocates, including myself, believe that individuals with dwarfism should be given the opportunity to play regular roles in dramas and soap operas. However, we are not being offered such roles. It seems like one door is being closed without the next one being opened."
"I couldn't help but notice that they have artificially enlarged his head, making it appear bigger. I was taken aback and wondered what they had done to him."
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Source: BBC News
