Warner Bros says: “Primarily based on the extraordinary character on the coronary heart of Charlie and the Chocolate Manufacturing facility, Roald Dahl’s most iconic youngsters’s e book and one of many best-selling youngsters’s books of all time. Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s biggest inventor, magician and chocolatier grew to become the beloved Willy Wonka we all know at present.
“Starring Timothée Chalamet within the title function, this irresistibly vibrant and ingenious massive display spectacle will introduce audiences to a younger Willy Wonka, brimming with concepts and decided to vary the world one step at a time — proving that the very best issues in life life begins with a dream, and if you’re fortunate sufficient to fulfill Willy Wonka, something is feasible.”
In Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation, we study via flashbacks to Wonka’s childhood that his father was a dentist who enforced extraordinarily strict guidelines about not consuming sugar. This prompts Wonka to run away from residence and start his illustrious profession as a chocolatier. We do not know if Wonka will run with this storyline or change it altogether – though stories counsel the brand new movie will tie in additional intently with the 1971 movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Manufacturing facilitystarring Gene Wilder.
Within the trailer, we see Willy Wonka arriving in London (we assume), introducing the general public to his implausible chocolate treats and hoping to open his personal store – we additionally meet a brand new and as-yet-unnamed younger character, performed by Calah Lane, who seems to accompany Wonka on his adventures. Plus, we now know that the film is a musical, with Timothée displaying off his singing and dancing abilities in a mammoth seven songs (sure, you learn that proper).
Wonka is directed by Paul King, who beforehand labored on it The mighty unhealthy, Paddington (!), And Paddington2 (!!).
Who will play the primary function Wonka?
Do you imply anybody apart from Timothée Chalamet? Coincidentally, there are various extra stars within the forged. Anticipate to see The crownfrom Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Spencer starring Sally Hawkins, Patterson Joseph (Peep Present, watch), Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus), Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter and Matt Lucas.
You can too take a look at Rakhee Thakrar (Intercourse training), Keegan-Michael Key (The lionking) and naturally Calah Lane, Timothée’s important opponent. That is going to be sooo good.
When will Wonka be launched?
Wonka can be a Christmas film! The movie is ready for a December 2023 launch – we’ll maintain our eyes peeled for an official UK launch date.
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