The cast of Wonka, a prequel to the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, has been revealed, and it features Timothée Chalamet of Hollywood and a who’s who of British TV and film. For his next adaptation of another children’s classic, co-written by Ghosts actor Simon Farnaby, director Paul King (Paddington and Paddington 2) has assembled quite the ensemble cast.
With the core cast now known, including actors like Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, and Rowan Atkinson, we know who will appear in the movie alongside Timothée Chalamet in the lead role. Who else is in the Wonka cast? Discover the entire confirmed cast lineup by reading on.
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Wonka Cast
The cast of wonka includes Timothée Chalamet as Young Willy Wonka, Olivia Colman as TBC, Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa, Keegan-Michael Key as TBC, Cala Lane as TBC, Sally Hawkins as Willy’s Mother, Rowan Atkinson as a Priest, Matt Lucas as Prodnose, Ellie White as TBC, Jim Carter as TBC, Simon Farnaby as TBC, Mathew Baynton as Fickelgruber and Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth.
It further encompasses Natasha Rothwell as TBC, Rich Fulcher as TBC, Tracy Ifeachor as TBC, Tom Davis as TBC, Rufus Jones as TBC, Rakhee Thakrar as TBC, Colin O’Brien as TBC, Freya Parker as Miss Bon Bon, Murray McArthur as Ship’s Captain, Justin Edwards as TBC, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as TBC and Jag Patel as TBC.
Continue reading to learn more about the main performers’ prior appearances and the roles they are playing.
Timothée Chalamet Plays Willy Wonka
The main character in Wonka is Willy Wonka, who is portrayed by Timothée Chalamet. The character played by Chalamet is the young counterpart of Gene Wilder’s role, and it is formally a prequel to the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. In this movie, we follow his exploits prior to the debut of his renown chocolate factory. The director of Wonka cast Timothée after seeing his high school musical performance.
You can check the official tweet by ComicBook.com below.
#Wonka director says he cast Timothée Chalamet after seeing his high school musical performances on YouTube. https://t.co/mmbuXE731t pic.twitter.com/GCYcwaIKSg
— ComicBook.com (@ComicBook) July 16, 2023
Hugh Grant As An Oompa-Loompa
In Roald Dahl’s enchanted and enigmatic world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, an Oompa-Loompa is a little orange figure. They work in the factory for Willy Wonka and enjoy singing and playing practical pranks, especially on those hapless kids.
Sally Hawkins As Willy’s Mother
In the movie Wonka, Sally Hawkins plays Willy Wonka’s mother. She will undoubtedly have a significant impact on how Chalamet develops as a character in the movie.
Olivia Colman As TBC
The identity of Olivia Colman’s character in Wonka is unknown, but the actress has been in nearly every entertaining film. She started out in TV comedies like Peep Show, Green Wing, and That Mitchell and Webb Look, but owing to her portrayal of Queen Anne in 2018’s The Favourite, she advanced to winning an Academy Award.
Rowan Atkinson As A Priest
Unfortunately, almost little is known about Rowan Atkinson’s priest persona. Johnny English, The Thin Blue Line, Love Actually, Man v. Bee, Rat Race, Scooby-Doo, Mr. Bean, Blackadder, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Scooby-Doo, and Blackadder are just a few examples of films he has appeared in. He has one of the most recognizable faces around.
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Paterson Joseph As Arthur Slugworth
In the realm of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s chocolate and confections, Arthur Slugworth is a significant opponent.
Keegan-Michael Key As TBC
Keegan-Michael Key may be most recognized for his role in the sketch comedy series Key and Peele, however you may have also seen him in Schmigadoon!, Reboot, and The Bubble. In addition, he has voiced a number of characters, notably Toad in the Super Mario Bros. movie.
Have a look at the tweet below which confirms the casting the Keegan-Michael.
#Wonka opens in theaters on December 15 with Timothée Chalamet starring as the enigmatic Willy Wonka. The cast also includes Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. (WATCH) the trailer here: https://t.co/8c7SugGk6G pic.twitter.com/BLbbcPnJbM
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 11, 2023
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