'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 of cameras and other gadgets being stuck on his body so animators could miniaturize him into his diminutive character. “I have lots of children and need money,” Grant told Metro about taking the gig. King told Metro that he cast Grant as his Oompa Loompa after looking for someone “who could be a real shit.” King explained the Oompa Loompas, which author Roald Dahl created in his “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” novel, were “incredibly sarcastic and judgmental and cruel.” Though Grant appears to fit that bill, the actor did admit that filming “Wonka” was often “quite fun.” Dwarf actor George Coppen, meanwhile, recently slammed the decision to cast Grant.

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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 starrer Wonka ends the year No 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Timothée Chalamet starrer Wonka ends the year No 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best

Firstpost  

Hollywood closed out an up-and-down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms. James Wan’s “Aquaman” sequel starring Jason Momoa took in $19.5 million in its second weekend to bring …

'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best

The Independent  

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‘Wonka’, starring Timothee Chalamet, records $39 million opening
1 year ago

‘Wonka’, starring Timothee Chalamet, records $39 million opening

The Hindu  

Wonka debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theatres over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday. In his opening monologue, he sang to the tune of “Pure Imagination” about “returning to this magical world where actors can promote their projects.” “It shows you the power of a star, and it also shows you …

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka earns $39 million in opening weekend in the US, Canada
1 year ago

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka earns $39 million in opening weekend in the US, Canada

Hindustan Times  

Wonka debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Timothée Chalamet promotes Wonka Wonka, which cost about $125 million to produce and played at 4,203 locations, was also the first big Hollywood release to launch following the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike. In his opening monologue, …

‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role
1 year ago

‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Wonka,” which cost about $125 million to produce and played at 4,203 locations, was also the first big Hollywood release to launch following the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. Last week’s top film, Hayao …

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 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 …

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 …

Hugh Grant, 63, looks more in love than ever with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40, as they pose at the Wonka premiere in Paris ahead of his controversial role as an Oompa Loompa
1 year ago

Hugh Grant, 63, looks more in love than ever with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40, as they pose at the Wonka premiere in Paris ahead of his controversial role as an Oompa Loompa

Daily Mail  

Hugh Grant, and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the Wonka premiere in Paris on Friday night. Hugh Grant, and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the Wonka premiere in Paris on Friday night The iconic actor, 63, who plays an Oompa-Loompa in the …

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 …

Timothée Chalamet hilariously reacts to actor strike ending on SNL
1 year, 1 month ago

Timothée Chalamet hilariously reacts to actor strike ending on SNL

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Timothée Chalamet has wasted no …

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’ 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 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 …

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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