Timothée Chalametis bringing Willy Wonka joy in a new trailer forWonka.
The new footage from the origin story showsHugh Grant’s Oompa-Loompa character singing and working with Chalamet’s Wonka.
Chalamet will show off his singing and dancing skills in the new movie, which also stars Calah Lane,Olivia Colman,Keegan-Michael Key,Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,Matt LucasandSally Hawkins.
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Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant in Wonka (2023). JAAP BUITTENDIJK/WARNER BROS.Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros.
Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros.
Speaking to PEOPLE in July, director King, 45, praised Chalamet’s talents.
“I think what’s so remarkable about his performance is not only that he is funny and mischievous and quite mysterious, as well — just like the Willy Wonka that people will know — but also, he brings such heart to the role and he’s a brilliant actor,” he said.
Timothée Chalamet in ‘Wonka’.Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
“He’s incredibly emotionally intelligent and can bring a great deal of emotional truth to the role,” the director added.
King also said Chalamet is set to surprise some viewers with his singing and dancing abilities.
“It’s really a tour de force for him there. He was rehearsing for months before we went to kind of that honing skills, which was a pleasure to watch,” King said.
Calah Lane as Noodle and Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in “Wonka” (2023). WARNER BROS. PICTURES.Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Wonkais a prequel to the originalWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factorymovie, which was released in 1971 starring Gene Wilder. Johnny Depp also played the character in a 2005 film adaptation from Tim Burton.
According to the film’s logline, “Wonkatells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.”
Wonkais in theaters Dec. 15.
source: people.com
