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Things We Know About The Willy Wonka Prequel Movie
Although it's still a long time before fans will get to see Wonka, there are a few things about the prequel movie that they should know about first.
Willy Wonka is coming back to the big screen with Timothée Chalamet starring as the eccentric Wonka. New footage was shown this week at CinemaCon, and the audience got a first look at how the chocolatier built his fantastical candy factory. In this version, fans will get to see a young Wonka, before any of the shenanigans with Charlie and Grandpa Joe.
As audiences prepare to return to the world of "Pure Imagination," they're cautiously wondering what angle this installment will take. Now that details are coming out about the project, here is what's known so far.
Star-Studded Cast
Starring Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet in the title role is only the tip of the iceberg. The supporting cast is full of huge names in Hollywood.
Oscar-winner Olivia Coleman and nominee Sally Hawkins are set to appear, with Jim Carter, Keegan-Michael Key, and Rowan Atkinson rounding out the cast. Apart from Hawkins', who is set to play Chalamet's mother (via Deadline), the roles they are playing are yet to be known. However, with the cast list looking very impressive, fans are looking forward to seeing what other characters they may be playing.
Musical Numbers
It has been revealed that, like the original 1971 movie, this Wonka will also have several musical numbers. Chalamet has shown himself to be a box office draw in the past couple of years, but this will be Chalamet's first time singing in a movie.
The audience at CinemaCon this week was able to see a song and dance number performed by the cast (via Deadline). In it, Chalamet is seen singing about chocolate while selling it illegally on the street. Keegan-Michael Key, who is not a stranger to musicals, is also featured in the musical number.
Directed By Paul King
Director of Paddington 2, Paul King will be directing Wonka. He also co-wrote the script with Simon Farnby, who he previously wrote Paddington 2 with (via GamesRadar).
The beloved Paddington film has a rare 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and audiences champion both Paddington films as some of the best cartoon-turned live-action adaptations in the last decade. Fans should feel confident that this film is in good hands with Paul King behind the wheel.
Prequel to 1964 Novel
This movie is confirmed to take place before the events of the 1964 Roald Dahl novel (via People). Unlike the 1971 and 2005 adaptations of the book, this film is an original story, not told in the books.
This raises more mystery as to what the storyline will be. This movie aims to explore how Wonka got to where he was in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory years later, which Heyman also confirmed.
Pays Homage To Original Film
During the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon, the audience reported that the footage starts off with notes from the iconic tune "Pure Imagination" from the 1971 film.
While this tip of the hat might not suggest there are strong similarities between the two movies, it does show that this new film is paying homage in a small hint to the Gene Wilder classic.
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