“Wonka” is a musical fantasy comedy film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby based on a story by King.
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The film tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, depicting his early days as a chocolatier.
The film stars Timothée Chalamet as the title character, with an ensemble cast including Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant.
The film was released in the United Kingdom and in the United States in December 2023. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Chalamet’s performance, the music and visual style. It was a commercial success, grossing a significant amount worldwide against its budget and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. It received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film, and Chalamet was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.