Hugh Grant playfully threatens 'strict' consequences if his children aren't fans of Wonka

Hugh Grant, a lead actor in the new film Wonka, recently quipped about how he plans to discipline his children if they don't enjoy the movie.

Audiences are showing a lot of appreciation for the new winter musical Wonka, which has received mostly positive reviews since its release in theaters.

The movie, starring Timothée Chalamet, delves into the origin story of Willy Wonka, the renowned chocolate maker, before the opening of his iconic factory featured in the original film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Despite the positive reception from most audiences, Hugh Grant's children, who are co-stars in the film, have not yet seen it. Grant humorously joked about punishing them if they do not enjoy his latest movie.

Grant has specific plans if his kids don’t praise Wonka

Hugh Grant took to USA Today to talk about his Wonka role as an Oompa Loompa and how his kids reacted to seeing him on the big screen once again.

Grant mentioned that his kids will be watching the movie next week and playfully commented on how he would deal with them if they don't have a positive response. "If they don't enjoy it and don't praise me, I won't feed them. They're aware of the rules," Grant stated to the outlet.

USA Today revealed that Grant's children were not fans of his performance in Paddington 2, leading to a lighthearted joke from the actor. Grant shared that his kids were "traumatized" and "embarrassed" by his role in the movie, repeatedly asking him, "Why are you in it so much?"

Grant's children seem to have inherited their father's tendencies, as he confessed to the outlet that he dislikes "a lot" of his work in films. However, he expressed a fondness for his role in Wonka, citing his enjoyment of collaborating with director Paul King and his co-screenwriter Simon Farnaby, who also appears in the movie as a talented and humorous actor. He described their collaborative process as "kicking the comedy football around," as they say.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I find Hugh Grant's playful threats towards his children regarding their appreciation of his new movie "Wonka" to be both amusing and relatable. It's clear that Grant has a good sense of humor and is able to laugh at himself, which is always a positive trait. I can understand why he would want his children to enjoy his work, but I think it's important to remember that everyone has different tastes and opinions. It's possible that his children simply won't be interested in the movie, and that's okay.

On the other hand, I also understand Grant's frustration. As a creative person, it can be disheartening when your work is not appreciated by those closest to you. However, I think it's important to remember that children are not always the best judges of art. They may not have the same level of understanding or appreciation for certain types of movies as adults do. Ultimately, I think Grant should just be happy that his children are supportive of his career, even if they don't always love his movies.