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'Wonka' is an upcoming musical fantasy film directed by Paul King from a screenplay written by Simon Farnaby and King. The film serves as a prequel to the 1964 novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl and stars Timothe Chalamet as the title character, following his early days as an eccentric chocolatier. Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Carter and Olivia Colman star in supporting roles.

'Wonka' is scheduled to be released on 15 December 2023 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Premise



The story of a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening the world's most famous chocolate factory.

Cast



* Timothe Chalamet as Willy Wonka

* Rowan Atkinson

* Sally Hawkins

* Keegan-Michael Key

* Jim Carter

* Olivia Colman

* Mathew Baynton

* Tom Davis

* Simon Farnaby

* Rich Fulcher

* Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

* Paterson Joseph

* Calah Lane

* Matt Lucas

* Colin O'Brien

* Natasha Rothwell

* Rakhee Thakrar

* Ellie White

* Murray McArthur

* Tracy Ifeachor

Production



portrays Willy Wonka

In October 2016, Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka character by Roald Dahl, with a film in development from producers David Heyman and Michael Siegel. In February 2018, it was announced Paul King was in negotiations to direct. That same year, it was reported the studio's shortlist of actors to star as Willy Wonka included Donald Glover, Ryan Gosling, and Ezra Miller, and it was revealed the film would, in fact, serve as a prequel to the 1964 novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

In January 2021, it was confirmed King would direct the film, now titled 'Wonka'. In May, Timothe Chalamet was cast in the title role and it was announced the film would include several musical numbers. It was also revealed the film would be using a screenplay co-written by Simon Farnaby. Tom Holland had also been a frontrunner for the role before Chalamet was cast. In September 2021, it was announced Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Jim Carter were among the newest additions to the cast, with Farnaby also set for a role.

Principal photography began in the United Kingdom in September 2021, with Seamus McGarvey set as cinematographer, Nathan Crowley as production designer, Mark Everson as film editor, and Lindy Hemming as costume designer. Filming took place in Lyme Regis and Bath, as well as at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in Watford. Filming also occurred at the Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley, London. In December, McGarvey exited as cinematographer with Chung Chung-hoon replacing him.[http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=99241 , ... ' ' ] Scenes were shot in Oxford in December and February.

Music



Neil Hannon, lead singer of the band The Divine Comedy, contributes original songs for the film.

Marketing





The marketing campaign from Warner Bros. Pictures for 'Wonka' began on 10 October 2021 when Chalamet shared a photograph of himself in costume as Willy Wonka. The image was posted on Chalamet's Instagram with the caption "The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last," a reference to the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' starring Gene Wilder as the title character. 'The Guardian' noted that the image was met with mixed reception online.

Release



The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures on 15 December 2023. It was originally set for 17 March 2023.

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