
Celebrate the wonder and spectacle of ‘Wonka’
Christmas time is always the most joyous time of year, and this year will be extra special with the arrival of Paul King’s Wonka, which is set to give Roald Dahl’s classic and magical chocolate wizard, Willy Wonka a stunning and flamboyant origin story.
Watch the brand-new trailer for Wonka below:
Here’s the official synopsis:
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) we know today.
Celebrated filmmaker Paul King (Paddington, Paddington 2) takes on another literary classic and jumps head first into the world of Roald Dahl as he seeks to bring to life a young and intrepid Willy Wonka who seeks to master the art of chocolate making and in doing so brings a new dose of magic back into the world.
Filled with bright colours, kinetic musical numbers, and a stellar performance from one of cinema’s most in-demand young talents, Timothée Chalamet, Wonka is a film that is certain to dazzle and sparkle, and it’s got an energy and pomp that will have you prancing in your seat.
King brings a fantastic level of creativity to the big screen with his focus and energy in this picture, and there’s incredible enthusiasm and fun that’s captured in this picture. With its unique ideas and inventive storytelling devices, Wonka is sure to spark feelings of joy and love for audiences, both young and old alike, and it’s going to make for a marvellous film just in time for Christmas.
Get ready for the wonder when Wonka arrives in cinemas on December 14.
Image: Warner Brothers Pictures