Makers of the upcoming fantasy film Wonka have finally unveiled the film’s official trailer. After debuting the first footage from Paul King’s Wonka at CinemaCon last year, Warner Bros unwrapped the new trailer for the prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Timothee Chalamet stars as the enigmatic Willy Wonka in the pic that focuses on the candymaker’s origins. Wonka Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Takes On The Iconic Role Of World's Beloved Chocolate Maker In Paul King's Movie (Watch Video).
The film is directed by Paddington helmer King from a screenplay he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby. The cast also includes Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Jim Carter, Matt Lucas, Natasha Rothwell, Tom Davis, Mathew Baynton and Simon Farnaby. Soon after the makers unveiled the official trailer, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons. Timothee Chalamet Shares His First Look as Willy Wonka From Upcoming Prequel Film ‘Wonka’ (View Pic).
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“He’s an icon. He’s a legend. He is the moment,” a fan commented. Another fan wrote, “Timothée just fits for Wonka's role perfectly.” “They chose the perfect actor for the role. Can't wait to see,” a fan wrote. Hugh Grant plays an Oompa-Loompa, with Peter Joseph, Rich Fulcher, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Calah Lane, Colin O'Brien, Rahkee Thakrar, Ellie White, Murray McArthur, and Tracy Ifeachor also appearing. The film is all set to hit the theatres on December 15.