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

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 around him isn't as good but it's enjoyable. The origin tale on Willy Wonka - based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - hits UK theaters December 8 and US theaters December 15 Wonka also features Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, and newcomer Calah Lane Chalamet earned $9M to portray the titular character after beating out Tom Holland, Donald Glover, Ezra Miller and Ryan Gosling for the role On Tuesday, the boyfriend of Kylie Jenner braved London's 40F-degree weather wearing a berry-colored velvet Tom Ford SS/24 womenswear suit sans shirt for the Wonka premiere held at Royal Festival Hall Timothée - who styles himself - accessorized his pantsuit with square-toe Chelsea boots and a custom Cartier choker featuring 964 emeralds, rubellites, pink tourmalines, and blue opals 'It also reminded me of #Annie in ways,' Davis tweeted. On Tuesday, the boyfriend of Kylie Jenner braved London's 40F-degree weather wearing a berry-colored velvet Tom Ford SS/24 womenswear suit sans shirt for the Wonka premiere held at Royal Festival Hall.