Timothee Chalamet reveals the two pieces of career advice his ‘hero’ once gave him
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet reveals the two pieces of career advice his ‘hero’ once gave him

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Timothée Chalamet has revealed the two bits of career advice he was given by one of his heroes. “One of my heroes – I can’t say who or he’d kick my a** – he put his arm around me the first night we met and gave me some advice.” Asked what the advice was, Chalamet replied: “No hard drugs, and no superhero movies.” The Call Me By Your Name star has seemingly abided by the words, and has yet to appear in any superhero film. Yesterday, Chalamet shared the first image of himself in character as a young Willy Wonka, in the forthcoming Roald Dahl-inspired prequel film Wonka.

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Why Timothée Chalamet is too sweet for Wonka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Timothée Chalamet is too sweet for Wonka

Slate  

On this week’s show, the hosts begin by jumping into the fantastical world of Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s enduring novel that explores the origins of its famously impish character, Willy Wonka—portrayed here by a wide-eyed, sugary sweet Timothée Chalamet. Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper as “Lenny,” the film explores Bernstein’s complicated marriage with Felicia Montealegre and the …

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka leads the box office, projected to gross over $100 million
1 year ago

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka leads the box office, projected to gross over $100 million

Hindustan Times  

Timothée Chalamet’s starrer Wonka, a vibrant reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic tale, debuted with a magical $14.4 million opening day in the US. Buzzing with anticipation, Wonka's prequel musical lands in over 4,000 theaters, aiming to sweeten the box office with a projected $38 million during the opening weekend. Wonka's opening Box Office collection Despite facing delays caused by the …

‘Wonka’ grabs the weekend box office golden ticket, brings in a sweet $39 million
1 year ago

‘Wonka’ grabs the weekend box office golden ticket, brings in a sweet $39 million

LA Times  

Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant in “Wonka,” which topped the box office in its opening weekend. Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” cooked up $39 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore. Moviegoers’ sweet tooth was especially strong this weekend as the story of the famous chocolate magnate easily gobbled up its …

Review: A winning Timothée Chalamet, less sly than sweet, turns ‘Wonka’ into his own playground
1 year ago

Review: A winning Timothée Chalamet, less sly than sweet, turns ‘Wonka’ into his own playground

LA Times  

“Wonka,” the new musical origin story of everyone’s favorite chocolatier, is a lot like the confections our protagonist conjures: We don’t need chocolate, but how can we resist such a tantalizing treat? We don’t need a musical origin story of Willy Wonka, but how can we not chomp down on this whimsical and wonderful tale, crafted by “Paddington” and “Paddington …

Review: Timothée Chalamet waltzes through the whimsical ‘Wonka’ but Roald Dahl’s daring is missing
1 year ago

Review: Timothée Chalamet waltzes through the whimsical ‘Wonka’ but Roald Dahl’s daring is missing

Associated Press  

The original 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” may have been a delicious dream, lined with trees of gumballs and fields of lollipops. “Wonka,” the latest attempt to revisit Dahl’s masterwork, bears no such danger. Tasty though that can be, you miss the daring of Dahl in the more wanly whimsical “Wonka.” Still, the movie has two big things …

Wonka star Timothee Chalamet ‘warned’ over ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark
1 year ago

Wonka star Timothee Chalamet ‘warned’ over ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wonka star Timothée Chalamet has been issued …

Wonka fans brand film 'a whimsical treasure and delight' - with Timothee Chalamet's performance as the chocolatier enchanting moviegoers
1 year ago

Wonka fans brand film 'a whimsical treasure and delight' - with Timothee Chalamet's performance as the chocolatier enchanting moviegoers

Daily Mail  

Moviegoers have not been disappointed by Wonka after its theatre release on Friday which tells the origin story of Roald Dahl's famous chocolatier. Cinema goers have hailed the new Wonka movie after its full theatre release telling the origin story of Roald Dahl 's famous chocolatier, played by Timothee Chalamet Countless X users joined in praising the new release, saying: …

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet's musical origin story of quirky chocolatier is like a cuppa hot chocolate
1 year ago

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet's musical origin story of quirky chocolatier is like a cuppa hot chocolate

Hindustan Times  

Silver Linings made of condensed thundercloud. Timothee Chalamet plays a young Willy Wonka Humble origins Wonka explores the life of Willy Wonka, a character from Roald's popular novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, before he became the founder of the said chocolate factory. The new guy in town, he's all set to make and sell chocolate like hot cakes, just …

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet starrer is a fun, enjoyable & chocolaty affair
1 year ago

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet starrer is a fun, enjoyable & chocolaty affair

Firstpost  

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant Director: Paul King “It’s not the chocolate that matters,” then on the other side: “It’s the people you share it with.” These lines from Wonka explain how sweet experience the film gives when you are watching …

'I Have Lots Of Children And Need Money': Hugh Grant Cheekily Defends 'Wonka' Role
1 year ago

'I Have Lots Of Children And Need Money': Hugh Grant Cheekily Defends 'Wonka' Role

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Hugh Grant is once again making headlines — for being a cheeky grump. The notorious eye roller is boldly admitting that he hated filming “Wonka”, as the Willy Wonka prequel required extensive motion capture to turn him into an Oompa Loompa. “It was like a crown of thorns, very unconformable,” he recently told Metro about the array …

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination
1 year ago

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Associated Press  

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn’t make something from the heart, it shows. With a beloved troupe of actors, including Grant, Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Natasha Rothwell and Paterson Joseph as well as newcomer Calah Lane, its vibrant costumes and sets and a contagious “let’s put on a show” …

Wonka review: Timothee Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel
1 year ago

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

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wonka only works as a prequel to …

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’
1 year ago

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’

BBC  

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’ Warner Bros Timothee Chalamet in Wonka Timothée Chalamet stars in a new prequel from the makers of Paddington 2 that explores Willy Wonka's early years. Not many of us have ever wondered about the backstory of Willy Wonka, the wizard-like confectioner from Roald Dahl's classic 1964 children's novel, Charlie and the …

The dark side of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka: How Hollywood - including the latest film starring Timothee Chalamet - has glossed over the more sinister elements of the author's 1964 novel
1 year ago

The dark side of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka: How Hollywood - including the latest film starring Timothee Chalamet - has glossed over the more sinister elements of the author's 1964 novel

Daily Mail  

Hollywood's latest depiction of Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl's famously eccentric chocolate factory owner, is set to be the biggest box office smash of the festive season - and has already been dubbed an 'instant holiday classic' by critics. The latest incarnation of Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl's famous fictional chocolatier, sees Timothee Chalamet in the role. By the time the 1971 …

Olivia Colman shows off her newly-dyed platinum blonde hair as she and Timothee Chamalet attend Wonka photocall after rave early reviews
1 year ago

Olivia Colman shows off her newly-dyed platinum blonde hair as she and Timothee Chamalet attend Wonka photocall after rave early reviews

Daily Mail  

Olivia Colman and Timothee Chamalet continued their promotional leg of the film Wonka on Wednesday, after early reviews hailed it 'surprisingly good'. Olivia, 49, and leading man Timothee, 27, who portrays inventive chocolatier Willy Wonka in the film, attended the Wonka photocall at Bloomsbury Ballroom in the capital. Olivia Colman and Timothee Chamalet continued their promotional leg of the film …

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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The long-awaited Charlie and the Charlie Factory prequel musical Wonka held …

Wonka first reactions: Timothee Chalamet praised for 'charming, pitch-perfect performance' in early reviews for the 'surprisingly good' origin tale
1 year ago

Wonka first reactions: Timothee Chalamet praised for 'charming, pitch-perfect performance' in early reviews for the 'surprisingly good' origin tale

Daily Mail  

Timothée Chalamet was praised for his 'charming, pitch-perfect performance' as Willy Wonka by critics finally permitted to share their early opinions of the 'surprisingly good' origin tale via X/Twitter. Timothée Chalamet was praised for his 'charming, pitch-perfect performance' as Willy Wonka by critics finally permitted to share their early opinions of the 'surprisingly good' origin tale via X/Twitter 'The movie …

Timothée Chalamet resembles wrapped up chocolate bar in lavender leather ensemble at Tokyo premiere of Wonka
1 year, 1 month ago

Timothée Chalamet resembles wrapped up chocolate bar in lavender leather ensemble at Tokyo premiere of Wonka

Daily Mail  

Timothée Chalamet channeled his character of Willy Wonka in an eye-catching ensemble as he attended the star-studded Wonka premiere in Tokyo on Monday. Big premiere: Timothée Chalamet, 27, channeled his character of Willy Wonka in an eye-catching ensemble as he attended the star-studded Wonka premiere in Tokyo on Monday Making a statement: The star dressed to impress wearing a lavender-colored, …

Internet reacts as Timothée Chalamet and tiny Hugh Grant come face to face in new Wonka trailer. Watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Internet reacts as Timothée Chalamet and tiny Hugh Grant come face to face in new Wonka trailer. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The second trailer for Wonka is here. Watch their new trailer here: What's new in second Wonka trailer In the new trailer, more details of young Willy Wonka's origin story unfold, including the moment Wonka first met an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty. Another also took to X, writing, "A colourful new Wonka trailer has arrived – with a tiny Hugh Grant …

Jackass star hits out at Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka
1 year, 4 months ago

Jackass star hits out at Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jackass performer Jason Acuña, better known by …

Wonka stars were submerged in real warm chocolate that ‘tasted as good as it looked’ on prequel set
1 year, 5 months ago

Wonka stars were submerged in real warm chocolate that ‘tasted as good as it looked’ on prequel set

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They tasted much better than they needed to, because obviously actors …

Here’s why Timothée Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his Wonka role
1 year, 5 months ago

Here’s why Timothée Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his Wonka role

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wonka’s director Paul King has revealed the reason why Timothée Chalamet …

‘Wonka’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet works a treat as young Willy Wonka
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Wonka’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet works a treat as young Willy Wonka

The Hindu  

The trailer for Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka, is now out. Directed by Paul King, the film is a prequel story to Roald Dahl’s 1964 childrens’ fantasy novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was adapted into famous films in 1971 and 2005 respectively. The story of Wonka charts the early days of eccentric chocolate-maker and inventor …

Wonka trailer: Timothee Chalamet steps into Johnny Depp's shoes to set up greatest chocolate shop ever as young Wonka
1 year, 5 months ago

Wonka trailer: Timothee Chalamet steps into Johnny Depp's shoes to set up greatest chocolate shop ever as young Wonka

Hindustan Times  

Timothee Chalamet is the new, younger version of the candy maker Willy Wonka and is a total delight in the newly launched trailer of the much-anticipated prequel, Wonka. Wonka trailer The visually-appealing trailer opens with Willy Wonka talking about how he has travelled the world for seven years to learn all about chocolate before landing in a fictional town in …

Timothée Chalamet Is The Candy Man Of Our Dreams In New 'Wonka' Trailer
1 year, 5 months ago

Timothée Chalamet Is The Candy Man Of Our Dreams In New 'Wonka' Trailer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING More than 50 years after Gene Wilder somersaulted his way into cinematic history, Timothée Chalamet is taking on the role of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. Due out Dec. 15, the movie is billed in press notes as “an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion” that tells the story of how Willy Wonka built the …

Wonka trailer: Timothée Chalamet reveals take on Roald Dahl’s chocolatier
1 year, 5 months ago

Wonka trailer: Timothée Chalamet reveals take on Roald Dahl’s chocolatier

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warner Bros has released the highly anticipated first trailer for Wonka …

Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new Wonka footage
1 year, 7 months ago

Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new Wonka footage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hugh Grant plays a “tiny” Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie …

Timothee Chalamet unveils first look as Willy Wonka, fans can't keep calm
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet unveils first look as Willy Wonka, fans can't keep calm

India Today  

Timothee Chalamet shared his first look as Willy Wonka from his upcoming film, Wonka. TIMOTHEE CHALAMET IS A YOUNG WILLY WONKA IN NEW PIC Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya’s Dune will release in India on October 22. In the first look Timothee Chalamet shared as Willy Wonka, he can be seen wearing a burgundy velvet coat, a cravat and a top …

Timothee Chalamet reveals first look as young Willy Wonka
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet reveals first look as young Willy Wonka

The Hindu  

Actor Timothee Chalamet has shared the first look of himself as the young version of author Roald Dahl’s famous character of inventor and chocolate genius Willy Wonka. Chalamet posted a photo on Instagram on Sunday of the eccentric character from the upcoming origin story film “Wonka,” directed by Paul King. The story, co-written by King, will focus on a young …

Timothee Chalamet dons iconic velvet topcoat for Willy Wonka first look in upcoming prequel
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet dons iconic velvet topcoat for Willy Wonka first look in upcoming prequel

Firstpost  

Directed by Paul King, Timothee Chalamet is all set to star in Wonka, detailing the origin story of the fictitious candy maker. Actor Timothee Chalamet has shared his first look as Willy Wonka, on Sunday. Chalamet shared a photo from his upcoming movie Wonka which shows the actor in a chocolate brown top hat and a crushed velvet raspberry topcoat, …

Timothee Chalamet shares FIRST LOOK of him as a young Willy Wonka
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet shares FIRST LOOK of him as a young Willy Wonka

Daily Mail  

Timothee Chalamet gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka in the upcoming prequel, dubbed simply Wonka. First look: Timothee Chalamet gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka in the upcoming prequel, dubbed simply Wonka Cane: He also shared a snap …

Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka in origin story backed by Warner Bros
3 years, 7 months ago

Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka in origin story backed by Warner Bros

Firstpost  

Willy Wonka will feature Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier as a young adult and follow his journey before he sets up the chocolate factory Timothée Chalamet will play Willy Wonka in a musical based on the early life of Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier. The studio said the film will “focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening …

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