A young Willy Wonka will be the subject of the eagerly awaited new movie Wonka, which will occur before the events of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Paul King is the film’s director, and he and Simon Farnaby are its writers. Since Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Willy Wonka in the 2005 movie, we last saw him on screen. Before then, Gene Wilder played a part in 1971. However, both of these depicted Wonka when he already had the chocolate factory, so in the future movie, we’ll see him before that. Here is everything we currently know about the movie.
Wonka Release Date
Wonka’s release date was delayed from its initial Monday, March 17, 2023, and is now scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023. Fans must wait until the new rendition is released on a large screen.
What’s the storyline of Wonka?
Although the plot remains unknown, we know it will be a prequel. According to the official summary, the film is “an original story that explores the vivid, mythical beginnings of the imaginative young inventor before he becomes the renowned scrumdiddlyumptious Mozart of chocolate.”
Deadline reports that “Wonka will be the first opportunity for Chalamet to demonstrate his singing and dancing prowess, with numerous musical numbers scheduled to appear in the movie. He has long been the top candidate, but scheduling was challenging because this film’s production included training for those numbers.
We’ll let you know as soon as we learn more about the prequel’s plot!
Cast
The principal role of Wonka has been cast for Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name). In October of last year, he published a first-look photo of himself wearing the recognizable outfit—complete with a top hat and vivid jacket.
He posted a second image of a tiny wrapped gift that appears to be the fabled Willy Wonka cane. Although it’s difficult to tell, the tension is killing us, just like Timothée, based on his caption!
Timothée Chalamet will perform musical numbers in this movie for the first time, with lyrics by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy. Timothée’s most recent performance was as the main character in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.
The roles the other names, which have already been verified, will be performing have yet to be discovered. Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, and Jim Carter are some of the actors associated with Willy Wonka.
Hugh Grant, who starred in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is said to play an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming film.
Germain Lussier reported from Cinema Con: “Extended trailer for Wonka too. He demonstrates the creation of his unique chocolates despite a bad chocolate cartel’s wishes. Hugh Grant, Willy’s first encounter with an Oompa Loompa, appears at the end. For him, he sings. Looks fun, bright, and joyful.”
Peep Show legend Paterson Joseph also stars as villain Arthur Slugworth, a rival chocolatier to Willy Wonka.
Is There a Trailer for Wonka?
Wonka’s debut trailer was released on July 11, 2023. The trailer shows us a youthful Willy Wonka on his quest to open his chocolate in great detail. The movie closely resembles the tone of the Paddington movies and has the whimsical quality you’d anticipate in a tale about the wide-eyed candy maker. Check out trailer here.
Will there be a streaming version of Wonka?
Warner Bros. released every movie on their 2020 release schedule simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Later in 2021, the studio switched to a 45-day release window, during which the movies were only available in theaters for one and a half months. As of 2022, the business has gradually reverted to trade as normal. Before a film lands on Max, it typically takes at least three months. Likely, Wonka will be streamable in the spring of 2024.
Who are the Creatives Behind the Project?
The movie is directed by Paul King (Paddington), who also penned the script with Simon Farnaby (Paddington 2). Executive producers are Michael Siegel (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Alexandra Derbyshire (Paddington) will support Wonka, along with producers David Heyman (The Harry Potter series) and Luke Kelly (The Witches).
Is Wonka Related to Willy Wonka’s Previous Movies?
No. Wonka is a reboot and has no connections to the roles that Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp played. Chalamet’s portrayal of the character may have drawn inspiration from previous movies, but those fictional settings differ from where this story is set.
Is This Movie a Musical Film?
Yes! It has been formally announced that Wonka will be a musical film. Chalamet discussed the Abbey Road song-recording facility in a TIME interview. Chalamet’s singing was also briefly shown in a video taken on the Wonka set. The actor disclosed that the movie features seven amazing musical numbers by him.
The Willy Wonka Story
Willy Wonka is an eccentric but imaginative genius. The character first emerged in the books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its follow-up, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. The candy manufacturer is a mystery to people around him and continuously uses his eccentricity and unconventional thinking to strengthen his brand. Wonka plays a supporting role while searching for a successor for his chocolate factory.
In the 1971 film adaptation and again in 2005, Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp respectively played the role. While many facets of Wonka’s personality are well-known, much of his past has remained a mystery. The movie from 2023 fills the gap. While many aspects of Wonka’s personality are prominent, much of his history has remained a mystery. The film from 2023 fills the void.