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He appears as this 18-inch-high figure in a purple blazer and pointed shoes, and comes equipped with a small flute to signal his dance sequences, which King confirms are a nod to the original film.

Grant, who plays an 18-inch-tall orange Oompa Loompa with green hair in the new film, tells PEOPLE that King sent him an early rendering of the character sans clothes as a gag.

Hugh Grant channeled his inner Oompa Loompa at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday night, where the “ Wonka ” actor was on hand to present the award for best director.