Timothée Chalamet has received several accolades throughout his career to date, as a younger actor. He's got two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award, among numerous other awards and nominations. Now, Chalamaet is set to portray a younger Willy Wonka in the prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka.
There's not much known about the film at the moment outside of its March 17, 2023 premiere date, but Chalamet delighted fans by sharing an image of himself in character on Twitter.
What else do we know about Wonka?
It wasn't too long ago that Warner Bros. confirmed that production on the film had already begun. At the same time, the studio announced the cast members of the film. In addition to Chalamet, the upcoming prequel movie will feature an ensemble cast, including: Rowan Atkinson Keegan Michael-Key Jim Carter Mathew Baynton Olivia Colman Tom Davis Simon Farnaby Rich Fulcher Sally Hawkins Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Paterson Joseph Calah Lane Matt Lucas Colin O'Brien Natasha Rothwell Rakhee Thakrar Ellie White At the helm of the film is the director, Paul King, who is best known for directing both Paddington films, among others.