Director Paul King is swapping Paddington for Oompa Loompas with Wonka, an origin story for Roald Dahl's infamous chocolatier, following him on his journey from ordinary man to proprietor of the world's biggest chocolate factory. Timothée Chalamet takes on the title role, joined by a supporting cast that includes Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, and Rowan Atkinson. Willy Wonka isn't alone in his endeavors, either – the trailer introduces us to Noodle, played by newcomer Calah Lane, an orphan girl who shows Wonka the ropes as he arrives in a new city with big, chocolatey dreams.
Ahead of the release of the movie's first trailer, we sat down with the filmmaker in London to talk Chalamet, taking on an "unknowable" character, and the film's surprising double act. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
