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Wonka: Timothée Chalamet shines in an otherwise pedestrian prequel

How do you bring a film from more than half a century ago up to date for a society more tuned into the politics of representation? You won’t find out in Wonka.

The Conversation

Hugh Grant 'Hated' Filming Wonka And The Process Sounds Intense

Hugh Grant explains why he "hated" filming Wonka, and the process of shooting it sounds pretty intense.

Cinemablend

Wonka star Calah Lane talks bringing a new story to life with Timothée Chalamet

EXCLUSIVE: We chat to the young star of this magical tale

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In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Like the “Paddington” movies, “Wonka” was dreamt up by Paul King, a lifetime Roald Dahl fan and a writer and director whom his collaborators somewhat universally agree may actually be Paddington in a human costume

The Independent UK

Wonka’s Keegan-Michael Key on playing a Roald Dahl-style villain in the fantastical drama

Exclusive: Total Film speaks to Keegan-Michael Key about Wonka

Total Film

Choc horror: will Wonka turn the tide on sickly movie chocolate?

Hollywood can’t help making onscreen chocolate look disgusting. But can Paul King’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel raise the bar with a real-life chocolatier?

The Guardian - UK

Critics Have Seen Wonka, And The Timothée Chalamet Film Is Getting Both Sour And Sweet Reactions

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has been seen by critics, and the reaction is both sour and sweet.

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2023's Most Surprising Fantasy Movie Revitalizes an Underrated Genre

Turns out, pure imagination is camp. Paul King brings that 'Paddington' magic to 'Wonka,' a prequel featuring one of Timothée Chalamet's strangest and most fascinating performances.

Inverse

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat

Timothée Chalamet leads a beguiling cast in a backstory that rinses away all sourness from Roald Dahl’s embittered chocolatier

The Guardian - UK

Timothée Chalamet Says He Took Notes From His Dune Co-Star Zendaya When It Came To The Wonka Red Carpet, And He Understood The Assignment

Style icon Chalamet praised his Dune castmate Zendaya for her savvy fashion choices during movie promos.

Cinemablend

'Wonka' movie holds remnants of novel's racist past

Several years ago, I made a visit to a local book sale and came across a rare 1964 edition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Popular in its own right, the novel has also served as the inspiration for a number of movies, including “Willy Wonka The Chocolate…

The Conversation

Ranking Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka Fits By Whether I’d Oompa Loompa Doompety Doo Him

Which of Timothée Chalamet's outfits from the Wonka press tour are the most deserving of a golden ticket to the bedroom?

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Olivia Colman Looks Like a Different Person With an Icy Blonde Pixie

She showed off the new hair color at the "Wonka" world premiere.

Marie Claire

Timothée Chalamet's Leather Pants Are, For Sure, Kylie-Approved

Chalamaniacs, do we think he was influenced by Khy?

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Evening Standard

Timothée Chalamet reveals he didn’t turn to Johnny Depp for advice on playing Willy Wonka in new flick

The actor, 27, stars as the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory in the new musical movie

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Did Timothée Chalamet's Dance Videos From High School Help Him Land Wonka? The Actor And Director Weigh In

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet is Internet-infamous for those Lil Timmy Tim moves, but how did they play into him leading the big-budget musical?

Total Film

Wonka director says he had Timothée Chalamet in mind for the role before the script was even finished

Exclusive: Director Paul King says Timothée Chalamet is "a bit of a genius"

Total Film

Wonka first reactions call the film a “delightfully sweet treat” with an “exceptional” performance from Timothée Chalamet

It looks like the Paddington director has yet another successful movie on his hands

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Evening Standard

Wonka is 'a Christmas film' says Timothee Chalamet as he meets fans at world premiere in London

Little Britain’s Matt Lucas and Oscar-winner Olivia Colman also star in the film

Cinemablend

First Wonka Reactions Are In, And Timothée Chalamet's Performance Is Getting A Lot Of Praise

Paul King's Wonka has found its first audiences and there's a lot of rave reactions about Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka.

Marie Claire

Timothée Chalamet's Cartier Candy Necklace for 'Wonka' Took 450 Hours to Make

“It’s beyond anything I could have dreamt," he said of the custom confectionery piece.

Marie Claire

Timothée Chalamet Is a Certified Fashion Girlie

Quiet up and listen down for a breakdown of his 'Wonka' press tour looks.

Cinemablend

I Know Wonka Is Coming Out, But Somehow I Didn’t Have Timothée Chalamet Singing The Oompa Loompa Song On My Bingo Card

Timothée Chalamet quoted 1971's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory's "Oompa Loompa" song while attending the Tokyo Wonka premiere.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paramount Theatre stages fun version of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ but it’s not quite golden

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre has staged a solid version of “Charlie,” with a few tweaks to the 1964 book, written by Roald Dahl, some of which will undoubtedly confuse diehard fans.

The Independent UK

21 fan theories that will completely change the way you watch these iconic films

Louis Chilton takes a look at some of the craziest bits of cinematic speculation out there... that could well be true

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