Wonka

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the bestselling children's books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. This irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chockfull of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time-proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

​Is Wonka a prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate factory?
Yes, Wonka is a prequel, discover the related films here:

• Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1971
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005

 
Where was Wonka filmed?
Wonka was filmed in various locations in the UK, including the historic city of Oxford.
 
When was Wonka released?
The film was released on 15^th December 2023
 
Is Wonka film available for streaming?
Yes, buy or rent the film from one of the above links
 
Are there any trailers available for Wonka?
Yes, watch the official trailer here
 
Director
Paul King
 
Cast
Timothée Chalamet – Willy Wonka
Murray McArthur – Ship’s Captain
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith – Officer Affable
Tom Davis – Bleacher
Calah Lane – Noodle
Matt Lucas – Prodnose
Freya Parker – Miss Bon-Bon
Jim Carter – Abacus Crunch
Matilda Tucker – Young Mother
Olivia Colman – Mrs Scrubitt
Paterson Joseph – Slugworth
Mathew Baynton – Fickelgruber
Keegan-Michael Key – Chief of Police
Rakhee Thakrar – Lottie Bell

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