The film is based on the extraordinary central character of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book.
Based on the extraordinary central character of Charlie and the Chocolate Factorythe most iconic children’s book Roald Dahl and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wonderful story of how the greatest inventor, magician and chocolatier became the beloved Willy Wonka.
Of Paul Kingwriter/director of the films Paddington, David Haymanproducer of Harry Potter and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly, comes a heady mix of magic and music, chaos and excitement, all told with fabulous heart and humour. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and witty big-screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, bursting with ideas and determined to change the world one delicious bite at a time, proving that the best things in life start with a dream, and if you are lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
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Wonka cast
They star alongside Chalamet Calah Lanethe Emmy and Peabody Award winner Keegan-Michael KeyPaterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, the Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Rowan AtkinsonJim Carter, with the Oscar winner Olivia Colman. The film also stars Natasha Rothwell, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar, Tom Davis and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.
Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”) and Paul King wrote the screenplay, based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring serve as executive producers.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Heyday Films production, a Paul King confection, “Wonka”, which will be released in theaters and in IMAX starting December 14, 2023 in Latin America; will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Source: Ambito
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