Timothée Chalamet Stars in Willy Wonka Prequel Film, Set to Release in December. A prequel film featuring the iconic character Willy Wonka is coming to cinemas in December, with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role.
The first footage reveals Chalamet as a young Wonka embarking on a quest to revolutionize the chocolate industry and disrupt a powerful confectionary group.
Director Paul King describes the film as a “companion piece” to the original 1971 movie, offering a fresh and determined take on the character.
The movie promises to answer lingering questions about Wonka and features an ensemble cast including Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, and Hugh Grant.
