Wonka Trailer: Timothee Chalamet’s Young Willy Wonka Shines!

by Annika July 19, 2023

Warner Bros. has just released an enchanting first trailer for its highly anticipated prequel, “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet as the young, ingenious chocolate maestro, Willy Wonka. The trailer made its big-screen debut at the CinemaCon convention in April, building on the buzz following the film’s initial announcement in 2022.

The trailer presents Chalamet’s transformation into a youthful Wonka and offers a sneak peek at Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa character. It also gives us a tantalizing glimpse into the film’s central conflict — Wonka’s struggle against a menacing chocolate cartel trying to obstruct his sweet endeavors.

Adding an exciting musical layer to the film, it was revealed that Chalamet would perform seven “sincere” and “joyous” musical numbers, adding another dimension to his already highly-praised portrayal of the iconic character.

The star-studded cast includes Oscar nominee Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, Simon Farnaby, Natasha Rothwell, and Rufus Jones. The narrative is set to explore the “vivid, mythical beginnings of the imaginative young inventor before he becomes the renowned scrumdiddlyumptious Mozart of chocolate,” as described by Warner Bros.

Keegan-Michael Key, who plays an as-yet-unknown role, lauded Chalamet’s performance in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “There’s this hopeful quality that he gives the character, a kind of indomitable quality that he’ll never quit… And Timothée Chalamet, what can I say? Sacrébleu! This kid, you know, he drips charisma and a wonderful confidence. He’s just a really delicious artist.”

Directed by Paul King, the film is co-written by King and Farnaby, who worked together on “Paddington.” The film is produced by David Heyman, Luke Kelly, and Alexandra Derbyshire.

The “Wonka” prequel is set to sweeten up theaters just in time for the holiday season, with a release date slated for December 15.