Timothée Chalamet Stars in 'Wonka', Hugh Grant Dislikes Motion-Capture Process

Chalamet initially skeptical of 'Wonka', early reviews praise his performance; film set for December 15 release

Timothée Chalamet stars as a young Willy Wonka in the new musical fantasy film 'Wonka', which focuses on Wonka's early life and his meeting with the Oompa Loompas.
Hugh Grant, who plays an Oompa Loompa in the film, expressed dissatisfaction with the motion-capture process used to create his character, describing it as 'drivel' and 'very uncomfortable'.
Chalamet initially feared that 'Wonka' was a 'cynical money grab' amid Hollywood's reboot trend, but was convinced otherwise after reading the script.
Despite Grant's negative experience, early reviews of 'Wonka' have been mixed with critics praising Chalamet's performance.
'Wonka' is set to hit theaters on December 15, 2023.