Actor Timothée Chalamet is about to have a very busy fall, as he’s set to lead the upcoming Dune: Part Two in November and the upcoming Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka in December.
We got our first major look at the latter on Tuesday, as Warner Bros. debuted the trailer for Wonka, directed by Paddington filmmaker Paul King.
The film goes back into Wonka’s past and shows (with plenty of whimsy and chocolate) how the candy magnate got started in his confection-filled career.
Also starring in the film are Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan Michael-Key, Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, Paterson Joseph and Jim Carter.
You can get a first glimpse at Wonka with the first trailer below.
The official trailer for Wonka is here 🍫 pic.twitter.com/j3rq0Brjta
— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) July 11, 2023
After the trailer premiered, Chalamet had a pretty funny tweet about Grant playing an Oompa Loompa in the movie.
HUGHMPA LOOMPA DOOPATY GRANT
— Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) July 11, 2023
As you’d imagine, the trailer got plenty of excited reactions for folks who might’ve been skeptical about this one before getting a first look at what Chalamet and King have been cooking up.
Photo credit: trailer image via Warner Bros. Pictures
i wasn't into it until this came on screen https://t.co/ZCcCtDvJf4 pic.twitter.com/U7yaSdalK6
— Liz Charboneau (@lizchar) July 11, 2023
Well….this definitely captured my attention 😂🤣
So funny seeing Timothee like this! I’m always open on musicals & I love the Paddington movie team enough to give it a shot!#Wonka https://t.co/55fFumdLbc
— 🩷Haley G🩷 #SaveROTPL #SaveWillow (@HaleyTheRadiant) July 11, 2023
They had me at "from the director of Paddington" aka the GOAT!
This movie has vaulted up my most anticipated list for 2023… is it possible my boy Chalamet has the best two movies of the year?
It's very, very likely. https://t.co/lpjiYIRiGw
— Braden “Brady” Clark (@BradenTClark) July 11, 2023
Could this be… good? https://t.co/gDYI68PyPE
— Nicholas Krammes (@NickKrammes) July 11, 2023
Directed by Paddington 1 and 2 alum: Paul King. https://t.co/DwmCSQeUqp pic.twitter.com/3z2v6Zps6O
— Derek (@DALaserShow) July 11, 2023
talented brilliant incredible amazing showstopping spectacular never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before https://t.co/fKeRenrHA3
— Ludo 🪴 (@Lud1v1n3) July 11, 2023
This looks delightful…I'm in! 🤗 https://t.co/xLZL0ojHFw
— Rosa Parra (@rosasreviews) July 11, 2023
5 stars https://t.co/kkawOslr4x pic.twitter.com/VcMASMozdG
— Steve 🎥 Supports the WGA (@SteveRogers1943) July 11, 2023
As a Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory superfan, this is already the 2nd best picture ever made behind Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. https://t.co/fGYJ6Zenn8
— Ryan Fitzsimons (@RyanStevenF2) July 11, 2023
Looks fun ! But they’re really leaning into the Harry Potter vibes huh https://t.co/lNWzyBJZ9f
— elijah 🏪 (@EdwardVersaii) July 11, 2023
I think this looks like a good time 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/urJLAPOSGY
— Nate Talan (@NateTalan) July 11, 2023
this just put the biggest, dopiest smile on my face https://t.co/5g6hsJq3O3
— tyler goodrich (@tyler_thegeek) July 11, 2023
the thing is i'll do anything for Paul King https://t.co/bHzfzNCW5B
— Ben Bellevue (@bendabelle) July 11, 2023
they better bring those wonka bars back around this coming out cos they were unreal https://t.co/ByBo1xSzyD
— beth (@bethjjackson) July 11, 2023
this looks kinda bonkies i'm excited https://t.co/N8552hwjdd
— cool-leen is nostalgic (@colleenthecat_) July 11, 2023
I… wait… I think I'm quite into this… https://t.co/cWacJHMfW7
— Katy Lukehurst RVN 🇺🇦❤️🌈 (@BearoftheWorld) July 11, 2023