Current:Home > reviewsSee Timothée Chalamet Transform Into Willy Wonka in First Wonka Movie Trailer -RiskWatch
See Timothée Chalamet Transform Into Willy Wonka in First Wonka Movie Trailer
View
Date:2025-04-16 00:56:11
Timothée Chalamet most certainly scored the golden ticket with this one.
The highly anticipated trailer for the movie Wonka dropped July 11, giving fans a glimpse at the 27-year-old stepping into the titular role as the beloved Roald Dahl character alongside actor Hugh Grant, who portrays a dancing Oompa-Loompa.
According to Warner Bros., Wonka—which is set for release on Dec. 15—"tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today."
Back in 2021, the actor posted the first photo of himself as Willy Wonka, sparking a buzz on the internet over his transformation. Quoting Gene Wilder's Wonka character from the 1971 musical movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Timothée captioned a picture of himself decked out in crimson velvet and a top hat, "The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last ..."
He added, "WONKA," alongside a factory and chocolate bar emoji.
The snap sent social media into a frenzy, as one user tweeted, "In this one, Wonka f--ks," while another wrote, "Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka if Willy Wonka made the Forbes 30 under 30."
A follow-up tweet echoed the sentiment, reading, "Definitely different, but I respect a fine looking British look."
Wonka will be the third time Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been adapted for the screen, with Johnny Depp last playing Wonka in 2005's version of the movie musical.
Back in September, Timothée responded to the chatter surrounding his take on the fictitious chocolatier and set the record straight on what people can expect from his film.
"You know what's really funny about that is it's so misleading," he told British Vogue for its October cover story. "This movie is so sincere, it's so joyous."
Something else fans can anticipate? Seven musical numbers.
As the Call Me By My Name actor explained, "I hate to say it, but the dream as an artist is to throw whatever the f--k you want at the wall, you know?"
Added Timothée, "And I guess what I'm realizing is that one's personal life, one's adult life, can be quite boring and the artist's life can still be extraordinary."
Directed by Paul King, Wonka also stars Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, and Jim Carter.
veryGood! (4)
Related
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Entertainment industry A-listers sign a letter to Biden urging a cease-fire in Gaza
- Mother arrested after dead newborn found in garbage bin behind Alabama convenience store
- CEO of a prominent tech conference resigns amid backlash for public statements over Israel-Hamas war
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- John Legend says he sees his father in himself as his family grows: I'm definitely my dad's son
- Inside the Dark, Sometimes Deadly World of Cosmetic Surgery
- GOP House panel raises questions about $200K check from James Biden to Joe Biden. Biden spokesman says there's zero evidence of wrongdoing.
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Restricted rights put Afghan women and girls in a ‘deadly situation’ during quakes, UN official says
Ranking
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Pacific and Atlantic hurricanes Norma and Tammy make landfall on Saturday in Mexico and Barbuda
- Biden is dangling border security money to try to get billions more for Israel and Ukraine
- Jennifer Garner Shares How Reese Witherspoon Supported Her During Very Public, Very Hard Moment
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Over 3,000 migrants have hit NYC shelter time limit, but about half have asked to stay, report says
- Judge fines Trump $5,000 after threatening prison for gag order violation
- Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire and warnings of a widened war
Recommendation
Trump's 'stop
5 dead and 5 injured — names on a scrap of paper show impact of Gaza war on a US family
Burt Young, best known as Rocky's handler in the Rocky movies, dead at 83
Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden
Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
Sevilla expels fan from stadium for racist behavior during game against Real Madrid
Four decades after siblings were murdered in Arkansas, police identify a suspect: their father
Roomba Flash Deal: Save $500 on the Wireless iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Empty Vacuum