Timothee Chalamet released a first look shot for his next film Wonka, in which he plays Roald Dahl’s renowned candy creator.
Willy Wonka, who has already starred in two feature films and an in-development Netflix animated series, will return to the spotlight in a new prequel film directed by Paul King (Paddington).
Wonka, which was officially revealed earlier this year, will hit cinemas in March 2023 and provide a fresh tale for the well-known figure. Chalamet was formally cast in the film in May, and production has just begun.
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Wonka also stars Keegan Michael-Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, and Olivia Colman as an addition to Chalamet. Plot specifics are still being kept under wraps, but the film will undoubtedly cover Willy Wonka’s beginnings and adventures prior to the establishment of his world-famous chocolate factory. When Chalamet was cast, it was announced that Wonka will have some dance sequences, however, it is unclear if the film would be labeled as a musical.
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On Sunday, Chalamet shocked fans by sharing the first image of himself as Willy Wonka. The photograph shows him dressed in traditional Victorian attire, complete with a brown top hat. In the next image, Chalamet shows off another iconic Wonka accessory: his cane. “The suspense is terrible; I hope it will last…” As the caption, Chalamet wrote.
Though the hat and walking stick gives Chalamet’s costume a Wonka sense, the whole appearance looks like it could be from any classic story.
That’s not to say it’s a terrible appearance; in fact, Chalamet looks charmingly mischievous in this first Wonka image, implying that his version of the character would be more evil than previous versions.
Wonka will be exploring previously unexplored elements of Willy’s character, and the prequel already feels like it is doing so.
Hopefully, this film will develop its own individual aesthetic while remaining true to Dahl’s original story.
