‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Dances, Hugh Grant Transforms Into an Oompa-Loompa and More
variety.comWonka,” starring Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier created by renowned author Roald Dahl. The musical fantasy film follows the adventures of a young Willy Wonka, including how he met the Oompa-Loompas.
Along with Chalamet, the film stars Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Matthew Baynton, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Simon Farnaby, Paterson Joseph, Tom Davis, Rakhee Thakrar, Justin Edwards, Colin O’Brien, Ellie White, Freya Parker and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. “Wonka” is directed by Paul King, from a script he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby.
Michael Siegel and Alexandra Derbyshire executive produce, while Luke Kelly and David Heyman via Heyman Films serve as producers on the film.
Back in April, Warner Bros unveiled new footage of “Wonka” at its CinemaCon presentation. It’s here where Chalamet revealed that he actually swam in a pool of real melted chocolate during the film’s production.
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