{"id":780730,"date":"2026-09-24T05:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780730\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:24:16","slug":"wonkas-the-golden-ticket-oompa-loompa-cast-instagrams-who-are-the-ooompa-loompas-rusty-goffe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780730\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonka’s The Golden Ticket Oompa Loompa Cast Instagrams, Who Are The Ooompa Loompas, Rusty Goffe,"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new group of Oompa-Loompas is clocking in for a shift at the Chocolate Factory in Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fans of Roald Dahl\u2019s iconic creations will immediately recognize some signature characteristics \u2014 from their bright orange skin and pompadour hair to their taste for chocolate and extreme distaste for misbehaving factory guests<\/a>. But the reality series competition, streaming now, is also giving the Oompa-Loompas an update.<\/p>\n

Reimagining the beloved characters was a \u201cmassive responsibility\u201d for showrunners Alison Holloway and Emer Harkin. They aimed to balance the original spirit of Dahl\u2019s 1964 novel with the 1971 film adaptation, bringing both into the brand-new world of Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Enter Rusty Goffe, who reprised his role as a member of the Wonka workforce \u2014 he\u2019s a living link to the 1971 film<\/a>, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. \u201cRusty really helped steer our direction and gave us his point of view to create our 2026 version of the Oompa-Loompas,\u201d says Harkin. \u201cHe said they should reflect where we are in the world today. And so we have a modern-day workforce of Oompa-Loompas of varying sizes, just as it should be in life. Everyone is welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as you have orange faces and green hair, you\u2019re an Oompa Loompa,\u201d adds Goffe.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to meet the next generation of Oompa-Loompas, including a self-described \u201c4-foot-5 baddie,\u201d a former bodybuilder, and Goffe\u2019s own son, who all run the factory in Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Rusty Goffe<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

At 22 years old, Rusty was the youngest of the Oompa-Loompas when he starred in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He always believed he\u2019d hung up the green wig for good. But then, 55 years later, he received a call to lead a new generation of Oompa-Loompas \u2014 this time with his son, Ben, by his side. \u201cTo be back here with with my son is absolutely mind-blowing. I love it,\u201d Rusty says. \u201cI\u2019m really so proud to work with him, and it\u2019s a true full-circle moment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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There was another nice bit of cinematic symmetry. \u201cOn our first day of filming this year, it was Rusty\u2019s birthday,\u201d says Harkin. \u201cFifty-five years ago, he celebrated his birthday on the set of the 1971 movie, and it was his first movie role \u2014 so\u00a0Wonka\u2019s\u00a0The Golden Ticket is just such a beautiful bookend.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Stepping back into Wonka\u2019s world has brought plenty of old memories to the surface. \u201cDad had a tear in his eye when he first saw the factory,\u201d Ben recalls. Of course, much has also changed to fit the world of the reality competition. \u201cFor the movie, the chocolate river was colored water with real cream and sugar. People were throwing their cigarette ends in it, and it got really horrible,\u201d says Rusty. \u201cWe\u2019ve still got the waterfall and the chocolate river, but it\u2019s so much better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ben Goffe<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

Growing up with an original Oompa-Loompa as a father made for quite a magical childhood. \u201cI used to watch the film all the time,\u201d Ben says. \u201cI could probably say Willy Wonka before my ABCs.\u201d Plus, he got some private lessons before even stepping on set. \u201cI learned the dance many years ago.\u201d Still, Ben never believed he\u2019d follow in his dad\u2019s footsteps and become an Oompa-Loompa himself. Witnessing the factory together for the first time was a \u201ctruly special\u201d moment for the father and son.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Ben, of course, knew the expectations for his performance were high, describing some moments as \u201ca little bit nerve-wracking.\u201d Of course, his dad was always there with some advice. \u201cHe gives me notes all the time,\u201d Ben says. \u201cI have that pressure to deal with as well, but it’s an absolute joy.\u201d Ben was happy to join the ranks with of the new group, while still honoring the legacy of the original characters. \u201cIt\u2019s great to see that we have more diversity and inclusivity with our Oompa-Loompas,\u201d he adds. \u201cBut the mystery surrounding them \u2014 and the haunting melody of their song \u2014 are still there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mitchell Marion<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

Standing at 6-foot-8, Mitchell likes to describe themselves as the \u201ctallest Oompa that\u2019s ever Loompa\u2019d.\u201d Despite their stature, the Brisbane, Australia\u2013based filmmaker, actor, and DJ felt a connection with the iconic character from a young age. \u201cI\u2019ve always known, deep down inside, I am an Oompa Loompa, so staying in character wasn\u2019t really a problem for me.\u201d Transforming into their character is Mitchell\u2019s favorite memory from the experience.\u201d Every moment spent in the makeup chair was a pure delight,\u201d they say. Lastly, Mitchell has a warning for all those who might take issue with the Oompa-Loompas\u2019 at times admittedly sour attitude. \u201cWe\u2019re not as sassy as we appear. We\u2019re much, much worse!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tiffany Sarich<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

The Perth, Australia\u2013based actor and self-described \u201c4-foot-5 baddie\u201d was excited to bring her confidence and individuality to the role. \u201cWhatever I lose in stature, I make up for in personality,\u201d she tells Tudum. \u201cWe are just as sassy when we are not in character and have big personalities.\u201d Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket is Tiffany\u2019s first-ever acting role, and she was cast after being discovered on TikTok. But no amount of social media dance challenges could\u2019ve prepared her for the demands of Oompa-Loompa life. \u201cThere were rehearsals for dancing and singing,\u201d she says. \u201cWe never backed down or gave up and kept practicing until it was perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Beccy Benjamin<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

Curiosity got the best of Beccy in the Chocolate Factory. Not only did she indulge in some ill-advised candy cravings, but she also took an unexpected dip. \u201cThe set was so realistic, I bit into a jelly bean that was not real,\u201d she says. \u201cThen the chocolate river looked so real, and unfortunately I accidentally fell in.\u201d Of course, Beccy managed to get out unscathed and back to the business of being an Oompa-Loompa. \u201cEvery day was so much fun working in the garden, dancing with my fellow Oompas, and entertaining the contestants.\u201d She was glad to be included in this version of the Wonka story, adding, \u201cOompa Loompas are fictional characters and can be a diverse group \u2014 no matter how short or tall.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ash Hodgkinson<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

The magician, actor, and content creator is no stranger to a bit of whimsy, regularly sharing his magic tips and tricks with his millions of followers across social media. But nothing could\u2019ve prepared him for the wondrous world of Wonka. \u201cSeeing the factory for the first time was my favorite memory,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd learning the Oompa song is way harder than people think.\u201d To get into character, Ash says he ate plenty of chocolate and fine-tuned his improv skills \u2014 anything can happen in the factory after all. The experience left him with a new group of friends and something to remember his alter ego. \u201cI\u2019m still finding orange paint on me to this day.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dane Noonan<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

As the self-appointed \u201cOompa of sass,\u201d Dane channeled his inner Beyonc\u00e9 to live out his full Wonka fantasy. The actor and filmmaker grew close to his fellow Oompa-Loompas after long days on set. \u201cThere was a lot of friendship, laughter, and mischief between takes,\u201d he says. \u201cWe really became our own Oompa family.\u201d But Dane had to \u201cperfect his resting bitch face\u201d to keep it together in front of the contestants. \u201cOnce we finally met properly, we couldn\u2019t stop laughing about how completely different we were,\u201d he adds. An advocate for queer and disabled communities, Dane recently released his first film<\/a> \u201ccelebrating love, connection, and the life that\u2019s possible when we look beyond assumptions and limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Daniel Stone<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

A former bodybuilder and all around fitness enthusiast, Daniel is certainly the swolest of the bunch. \u201cThe contestants kept telling me, \u2018You look like Dwayne Johnson,\u2019\u201d he says. All that time in the gym served him well, as his \u201cdiscipline mindset and real determination\u201d helped him transform into his Oompa-Loompa alter ego. Still, nothing could\u2019ve prepared Daniel for the first time he went onto the set of Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket. \u201cThere\u2019s a real magic to actually being in the Chocolate Factory,\u201d he says. \u201cNever in my wildest dreams did I think I\u2019d be an Oompa-Loompa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Alivia Mccarthy<\/p>\n

About<\/p>\n

For Alivia, getting Oompa-fied was all about \u201cstepping out of [her] comfort zone.\u201d Luckily, Alivia says the \u201cincredible hair and makeup\u201d team (plus dance rehearsals with expert teachers) helped her transform into the character. And, as anyone can see from the photo above, she\u2019s clearly made her mark. Bringing Oompa-Loompas to a new generation of fans is an experience Alivia says she\u2019ll \u201ccherish forever,\u201d and it\u2019s one she doesn\u2019t take lightly. \u201cWe all respect these characters so much and feel so privileged to be a part of this cast.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new group of Oompa-Loompas is clocking in for a shift at the Chocolate Factory in Wonka\u2019s The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":780731,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[96,2839,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-780730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-entertainment","tag-movies","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/780730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=780730"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/780730\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/780731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=780730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=780730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=780730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}