Wonka Movie (2023):
Wonka is an upcoming Hollywood musical fantasy comedy adventure film directed by Paul King from a screenplay written by Simon Farnaby and King. It is produced by David Heyman, Luke Kelly, and Alexandra Derbyshire.
The film serves as a prequel to the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular character along with Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Jim Carter, Matt Lucas, Natasha Rothwell, Olivia Colman, and Rowan Atkinson.
Principal photography began in the United Kingdom in September 2021 and filming took place in Lyme Regis and Bath, as well as at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in Watford. Filming also occurred at the Rivoli Ballroom in Brockley, London.
Wonka is scheduled to be released on 15 December 2023 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Wonka Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Wonka |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure Comedy Fantasy Musical |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | 15 December 2023 |
| Running Time | TBA |
| Based on | Characters by Roald Dahl |
| Starring | Timothée Chalamet Keegan-Michael Key Sally Hawkins Jim Carter Matt Lucas Natasha Rothwell Olivia Colman Rowan Atkinson |
| Directed by | Paul King |
| Written by | Simon Farnaby Paul King |
| Produced by | David Heyman Luke Kelly Alexandra Derbyshire |
| Cinematography by | Chung Chung-hoon |
| Edited by | Mark Everson |
| Production Company | Heyday Films |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Budget | $125 million |
| Box Office Collection | TBA |
Wonka Movie Trailer:
Wonka Movie Storyline (Plot/Synopsis):
The story of a young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) and his adventures prior to opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory.
Wonka Movie Cast and Characters:
- Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Rowan Atkinson as Priest
- Sally Hawkins
- Jim Carter
- Matt Lucas
- Natasha Rothwell
- Olivia Colman
- Tom Davis
- Mathew Baynton as Fickelgruber
- Simon Farnaby
- Rich Fulcher
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth
- Calah Lane
- Colin O’Brien
- Rakhee Thakrar
- Ellie White
- Murray McArthur
- Tracy Ifeachor
Interesting Facts About Wonka Movie:
- It was originally set for 17 March 2023
- In December, McGarvey exited as cinematographer with Chung Chung-hoon replacing him.
- Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet were the two finalists for the role of Willy Wonka, with Chalamet ultimately winning the role.
- Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover, and Ezra Miller were the top three choices to play Willy Wonka.
