Wonka is a prequel film by Warner Bros, following the early life of the world’s most famous chocolatier, even more famous than the Milk Tray man!
As we know Johnny Depp starred in the 2005 remake of the 1971 musical version.
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Now, Wonka will make its way to the big screen on December 15, 2023. Like many films it was delayed due to Covid and the original date of March 17th was missed.
However, it could be a blessing is disguise as the film would make a great family day out around the festive season.
Who plays the famous sweet man?!
Willy Wonka will be played by Timothée Chalamet.
Fellow star Keegan-Michael Key has praised his performance, saying: “There’s this wonderful effortlessness about how he plays Wonka, not to mention the fact that there’s this hopeful quality that he gives the character, a kind of indomitable quality that he’ll never quit, he’s always up for the next thing. He’s like, ‘OK, that didn’t work out? We’ll do this and we’ll try something else’. And Timothée Chalamet, what can I say? Sacrébleu! This kid, you know, he drips charisma and a wonderful confidence. He’s just a really delicious artist,” reports Collider.
Who else features?
Starring alongside Timothée Chalamet will be…
Keegan-Michael Key
Tom Davis
Hugh Grant
Simon Farnaby
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Mathew Baynton
Jim Carter
Sally Hawkins
Olivia Colman
Rowan Atkinson
Rich Fulche
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory History – Plot Spoilers
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a classic children’s novel written by British author Roald Dahl. The book was first published in 1964 and has since become one of Dahl’s most popular and enduring works. The story is set in a fictional world and revolves around the adventures of a young boy named Charlie Bucket.
The plot follows Charlie, who comes from a very poor family and lives near the mysterious Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Willy Wonka is a famous and eccentric chocolatier who rarely opens his factory to the public. However, he decides to hold a contest in which five golden tickets are hidden inside his chocolate bars. The winners of these golden tickets will receive a special tour of the factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate.
Charlie is one of the lucky winners of a golden ticket, along with four other children who have various character flaws. These four children and their accompanying parents embark on a tour of the magical and whimsical chocolate factory, where they encounter a series of strange and fantastical situations. As the story unfolds, each of the other children faces consequences for their bad behavior, while Charlie’s kind and humble nature allows him to experience the factory’s wonders and secrets.
The novel is known for its imaginative and sometimes darkly humorous storytelling, as well as its memorable characters, such as Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas. The book has been adapted into several films, including the 1971 musical “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” and the 2005 film “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which starred Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka. The story continues to captivate readers of all ages and remains a beloved classic in the world of children’s literature.
