The audience knows and loves the story Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryeither from author Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, Mel Stewart’s 1971 film adaptation starring Gene Wilder, or director Tim Burton’s entertaining 2005 film starring Johnny Depp.
Dahl’s fantasy-based novel continues to shape the film’s fantasy world. This time, comedy director and writer Paul King has stepped up for the 2023 version of Dahl’s eccentric Willy Wonka character.
King, known for his uniquely British sense of humour Paddington And Paddington 2, takes a new angle on the classic chocolate factory story. The New King movie Wonka is a musical comedy that explores the origin story of Wonka (Timothée Chalamet).
In a virtual roundtable interview with Highlands and other college newspapers, Chalamet and co-star Keegan-Michael Key discuss the challenges and joys of the job WonkaWhich will be shown in all theaters in the United States on December 15.
While Chalamet plays the familiar and eccentric chocolatier, Key plays a chocoholic and a cop called the Chief of Police.
Typically, Chalamet oscillates between the role of the serious character (as seen in… beatiful boy, the king, little Women, Call me by your nameAnd Sand dunes) and an indifferent or pretentious personality (as seen in Lady Bird, Rainy day in New YorkAnd French mission). Wonka He demanded a different kind of acting that none of Chalamet’s previous roles had required – like Willy Wonka, Chalamet needed to have fun with the character.
“There was an element of freedom because I felt like I could go in any direction,” Chalamet said. “Similarly, there was a kind of demand that you always have the energy to be at a certain level of generosity.”
Chalamet describes the worlds of Wes Anderson and Greta Gerwig—both of whom he played major roles in—as stories in which the characters must take themselves seriously. In contrast, Paul King’s world is one that makes his characters draw on their childish and playful nature.
While the characters are in the French transmission Living in the real world, the characters are in Wonka Belong to the world of fantasy. with WonkaChalamet navigates a new kind of film, but he does so with confidence.
To build a world of fantasy, King relies on surreal elements and musical performances. Key had previous experience with projects of this kind, but for Chalamet this was new ground.
“It’s a whole new challenge,” Chalamet said.
According to the 27-year-old actor, his experience in dancing and singing goes back to his high school days.
Chalamet also dealt with the looming pressures to live up to a character that had already been brought to life flawlessly, first by Wilder, and later by Depp. The actor distinguishes himself with a screenplay by King and co-writer Simon Farnaby, which offers new material to create Wonka It stands out from its predecessors.
“I felt it was more important to try to do my own thing,” Chalamet said. “I was helped by the fact that this new story is not a story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “It’s an original story.”
Regarding King’s directing, Key noted that his willingness to collaborate with others was a factor that made the filming process fun and engaging.
“What surprised me most about working on the film was probably the sense of play,” Key said. “Sometimes when you have a director writing the script, that director can take a lot of ownership in terms of the writing. Paul King was very collaborative and willing to hear what you had to say when you came up with ideas.
on condition Wonka is an origin story, King’s Wonka is a younger – and therefore more naive – chocolatier. Viewers follow Wonka as he confronts injustice in the world for the first time, but his optimism never fails to dominate and build the tone of the film.
To prepare for the role, Chalamet said he watched Wilder’s performance over and over again. With this in mind, he chose to use Wilder’s acting as a base rather than a model to imitate.
“So, I’ve certainly seen that a lot before, the Gene Wilder version,” Chalamet said. “But once it started, I tried to put it behind me because it’s the kind of performance and film that’s impossible to live up to.” [it’s] Very likable, really.
Wonka The film delves deeper into the character’s childhood and teenage years, exploring the new theme of the relationship between son and mother that dominates the film. However, Chalamet believes that Wonka’s defining characteristic is his mysterious aura. Therefore, some narrative gaps in Wonka’s upbringing are essential in building the mystery that defines the character.
“This was the rare exception,” Chalamet said. “In every other role I worked in, I wanted every question answered.” “Here it was acceptable, actually useful, to be a bit of a pervert.”
Fans can expect Wonka To focus on Wonka’s determination to overcome the world’s obstacles and turn his dreams into reality.
“I realized this during the photo shoot [Wonka] “It’s always fast paced,” Chalamet said. “He’s always like a phoenix being pulled together. Every time he’s told no, he has a new plan. That really requires a certain presence, but it’s been a beautiful challenge.”
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At a recent press roundtable at a university, actors Timothée Chalamet and Keegan-Michael Key came together to discuss their experiences in the making of “Wonka.” The much-anticipated film, directed by Paul King, serves as a prequel to the beloved Willy Wonka story, and fans are eager to learn more about the creative process behind its production. Chalamet and Key shared insightful and engaging anecdotes about their roles in the film, shedding light on the excitement and challenges they encountered during its making. Their discussion provided a fascinating glimpse into the world of “Wonka” and left audiences eagerly anticipating the film’s release.