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Wonka director explains how the film bridges the gap to the Gene Wilder movie

Exclusive: Director Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby explain how their version of Wonka becomes the character we know

Total Film

“I Made A Big Fuss About It”: Hugh Grant Shares “Uncomfortable” Experience Filming “Wonka”

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do; Hugh Grant has a perfect puzzle for you.

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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.

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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

Total Film

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?

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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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Wonka review: "Paul King brings his Paddington touch to Roald Dahl"

Total Film

Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel

The Oompa Loompas are still problematic, but director Paul King’s follow-up to the Paddington movies can’t help but charm

The Independent UK

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

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?

Cinemablend

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"

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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

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.

The Independent UK

Wonka: First reactions hail Timothée Chalamet as ‘endlessly charming’ lead

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel from ‘Paddington’ filmmaker Paul King earns rave social media reviews

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.

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WhatToWatch

Paddington in Peru: how to watch, trailer, poster, cast, plot and everything we know

Paddington in Peru is the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved bear's second adventure. Here's all we know about Paddington 3.

The Independent UK

Paddington 3 unveils 2024 release date

Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton are returning for ‘Paddington in Peru’

Total Film

People think Timothee Chalamet's Wonka stole his look from a Muppet

It's remarkably similar to Gonzo's outfit in The Muppet Christmas Carol... remarkably

The Week

Hugh Grant Oompa-Loompa casting criticised by actors with dwarfism

An actor with dwarfism has said that people with the condition feel they “are being pushed out” of the film industry and criticised the casting of Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming movie “Wonka”.

Evening Standard

Tired of Boppenheimer? Here are this year’s other major film releases to get excited about

2023 is a great year for cinephiles

Total Film

Timothée Chalamet "immersed" himself in hot chocolate for Wonka

Method acting?

Cinemablend

Wonka Director Explains How The Heck He Got The Idea To Cast Hugh Grant As A Dancing Oompa Loompa

Wonka director Paul King's decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa comes from some surprisingly traditional thinking.

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