The film is based on the extraordinary main character of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
Based on the extraordinary main character of the classic children’s book by Roald Dahl, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Wonka” tells the story of young Willy Wonka becoming the greatest inventor, magician and chocolatier in the world. This delicious adventure will be available in Max at no additional cost starting March 8.
What Wonka is about
Starring Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, “Wonka” presents audiences with a young Willy Wonka, full of ideas and determined to change the world with every bite, one after another, proving that the best things in life always start with a dream and that anything can be possible.
In addition to Chalamet, “Wonka” is starring Calah Lane (“The day will come”); Emmy and Peabody winner, Keegan-Michael Key (“The Prom”, “Schmigadoon”); Joseph Paterson (“Vigil”, “The Color of Power”); Matt Lucas (“The Adventures of Paddington” and “Little Britain”); Mathew Bayton (“The Wrong Mans”, “Ghosts”); Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water”, “Paddington” and “Spencer”), nominated for an Oscar; Rowan Atkinson (“Johnny English” and “Mr. Bean”, “Love Actually”); Jim Carter (“Downton Abbey”); and the Oscar winner, Olivia Colman (“The Favorite” and “The Dark Daughter”).
Written and directed by Paul King (“Paddington”), the film is produced by David Heyman (“Harry Potter”, “Gravity”, “Fantastic Beasts” and “Paddington”), Alexandra Derbyshire (“Paddington” and “Jurassic World: Dominion”) and Luke Kelly (“The Witches”).
Source: Ambito
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