Wonka is a 2023 fantasy musical film directed by Paul King from a screenplay written by Simon Farnaby and King. It was released on December 8th, 2023 in the United Kingdom and December 15th, 2023 in the United States.
The film focuses on Willy Wonka's life as an early candy maker.
It can be considered a companion piece and a prequel to the 1971 film, and is set in the same continuity as it, rather than 2005 film.
Plot[]
To be written
Cast[]
- Timothée Chalame as Willy Wonka
- Calah Lane as Noodle
- Hugh Grant as Lofty
- Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth
- Matt Lucas as Prodnose
- Mathew Baynton as Fickelgruber
Development[]
Reception[]
Canonicity[]
While it can be considered a prequel, it is never said to be in the same continuity as either the 1971 film or 2005 film. It is has been said that is can be considered a companion piece to the 1971 version, as shown by the Oompa Loompa resembling the 1971 film.
One strange point is that in Wonka, Arthur Slugworth is a black man, but in the 1971 film, Mr. Wilkinson pretends to be Slugworth to Charlie which can be seen as odd, although it is not impossible that Wilkinson expected Charlie to be unfamiliar with Slugworth's appearance.
Trivia[]
- There is a novelization of the film written by Sibéal Pounder.
- It is unclear when the film is set, but the screenplay mentions a "1940s" boat, meaning it can not be set 1939 or before. Given that World War II is never mentioned in the film, it is likely set between 1946-1949.
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