"Wonka": Release Date, Plot, Cast and More

Prepare to be transported to a world of pure imagination. That’s right, folks! Warner Bros. has just dropped the official trailer for “Wonka,” the highly anticipated prequel to Roald Dahl’s magical tale, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Starring heartthrob Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier himself, this movie is set to take us on an enchanting journey into Willy Wonka’s early days.

Directed by Paul King — the mastermind behind the loveable “Paddington” films — this fresh adaptation promises a vibrant and whimsical take on the beloved character. So, buckle up and get ready for a fantastical cinematic treat like no other. Here’s everything you need to know about “Wonka”.

“Wonka” Trailer

Say goodbye to the Willy Wonka you thought you knew! Timothée Chalamet brings a whole new flavour to the iconic character. In the trailer, we catch a glimpse of a more optimistic and ambitious Wonka, with a dash of quirkiness that only Chalamet can deliver. Watch as he works his way from his humble tiny apartment to shake up the stuffy and closed-off chocolate industry.

The trailer saves the sweetest surprise for last! None other than Hugh Grant himself makes a whimsical appearance as an Oompa Loompa. Yes, you heard that right! Grant dons green hair, orange skin, and a mischievous grin as he captivates us in a glass bottle.

“So you’re the funny little man who’s been following me,” Chalamet tells him in the trailer.

Grant responds: “I’ll have you know I am a perfectly respectable size for an Oompa Loompa.” Before busting out a flute to perform an Oompa Loompa dance.

Watch the full trailer below.

“Wonka” Plot

The film serves as a prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It was adapted into a film in 1971 starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, and again in 2005 with Johnny Depp as Wonka.

This new take on the classic will tell the story of Wonka’s early days as an eccentric, inventive chocolatier, before he starts his own chocolate factory.

The film will take viewers on a fantastical and imaginative ride through Wonka’s life, showcasing his encounters with peculiar characters, his groundbreaking inventions, and the extraordinary circumstances that led him to create the most magical chocolate factory in the world.

“Wonka” Cast

We have Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet as our leading man, supported by two-time nominee Sally Hawkins as his mother. Other cast members include Best Actress Academy Award holder Olivia Coleman, Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Carter, and Rowan Atkinson. Oh, and let’s not forget, Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa.