Once again, there is controversy over new Disney movies. Hught Grant as Oompa Loompa in Wonka He can count on criticism from fellow actors due to his height. And this one of the “seven dwarfs” is the only one of short stature snow white It also causes furrowed eyebrows.
When a new Disney movie comes out, there are hassles. It now seems to be taken for granted. Whether Pocahontas Is that very western, the place in china where the recordings Mulan merchandise or the skin color of Ariel the little MermaidCriticism always follows.
For example, actors Brad Williams and Dylan Postel aren’t happy now that Hugh Grant has been cast as Oompa Loompa in the movie. Wonka. Oompa Loompas are the little people in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, known in the Netherlands as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “There are young actors who dream of being in a blockbuster production like a Disney remake,” said Bustle. “These roles were made for people of my stature and now they’re being taken from us? That just doesn’t feel right.”
The actor said on Twitter that Williams also does not appreciate the choice. Hugh Grant as Oompa Loompa? I don’t know what to think of it. Part of me is like, “Hey, we’re more than just an elf, a leprechaun, and an Oompa-Loompa,” but then this pops up and I want to exclaim, “How dare they not film a little guy like an Oompa-Loompa!” #NotMyWonka. “
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‘politically correct’
Also about a remake of a classic Disney movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs It was critical this week. on the pictures From the recordings in Bedfordshire, England, seven people walked through a field, one of whom was short. The accusation is that the film is so “politically correct” that the Seven Dwarfs are reintroduced, but now they are “magical beings” of all shapes and sizes.
Earlier, there was heavy criticism from actor Peter Dinklage, best known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series. game of thrones. The actor himself is stunted and believes the story is no longer up-to-date. You’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Dinklage said. “You’re progressive in a way, but you’re still telling an old-fashioned story about seven dwarfs living together in a cave. What the hell are you doing, man? “
Disney took the criticism seriously. “To avoid reinforcing the original animated film’s stereotypes, we treat these seven characters differently and have consulted people with dwarfism,” the company said. Meanwhile, a mixture of all heights, widths, skin colors, and genders seems to have been chosen.
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