First Look: Timothée Chalamet Steps Into Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka
Timothée Chalamet is by far one of the most talented youngsters in the industry. The Dune star has cemented himself as an incredible performer, starring in some of the biggest hits. Moreover, his career is on the rise, with several directors wanting to work with him. After delivering some incredibly successful films, Chalamet will be stepping into Johnny Depp’s shoes to play a young Willy Wonka.
Since its announcement, fans have been eager to witness the chocolaty Wonka story on screen. The upcoming fantasy adventure film has already created a considerable buzz online. And in the midst of the hype surrounding the film, Warner Bros. released an exciting trailer for the same.
The second trailer of Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet hits the internet
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Academy Award winner Timothée Chalamet is back again with another thrilling project for the fans. Warner Bros. gave the fans a glimpse of a young, charismatic Willy Wonka in its recently released trailer. The 3-minute clip unveiled the first look at the titular chocolate maker’s factory. Wonka will serve as a prequel to the story of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka character.
The recently released trailer gave an idea of what the film will be about. While it did not reveal much, the trailer hinted at the movie’s emotional and creative spectacle. It also explored the tip of Wonka’s complicated relationship with his mother. Apart from premiering the legendary chocolate factory, the trailer also featured more of Oompa Loompa. Played by Hugh Grant, the character plays a vital role in the movie. The story will take the audience through the journey of how a young, inventive creator became the beloved chocolate man people know today.
The upcoming adventure fantasy movie will grace the screens on 15th December, later this year. Meanwhile, the trailer introduced the fans to the star-studded ensemble that will be a part of the upcoming series.
A glance at the celebrated cast of Wonka
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Wonka, the highly anticipated film, is on its way, and it seems like Warner Bros. is not shying away from bringing some of the biggest faces in the film. Alongside Timothée Chalamet, the film will feature an ensemble of stars, including Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa, Freya Parker as Miss Bon Bon, and Sally Hawkins as Wonka’s mother.
Other actors who will star in the Paul King directorial are Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, and Paterson Joseph. Interestingly, apart from Wonka, fans vouched for Timothée Chalamet to star in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia reboot as well.
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