Current:Home > My'Wonka' is a candy-coated prequel-InfoLens
'Wonka' is a candy-coated prequel
View Date:2024-12-23 20:14:49
The story of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory has been told and retold, both in the classic Roald Dahl children's books and in two hit films. Now, in the new movie musical Wonka, Timothée Chalamet takes on the iconic role. In this prequel, Wonka arrives in the big city with dreams of opening a chocolate shop, but his plans are complicated by a host of corrupt villains. Wonka is directed by Paul King, who also directed the Paddington films.
veryGood! (5)
Related
- Cleveland Browns’ Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Boy Days Before Due Date
- New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
- Sheriff says man held at problem-plagued jail in Atlanta was stabbed to death by another detainee
- Taiwan earthquake search and rescue efforts continue with dozens still listed missing and 10 confirmed dead
- Mark Zuckerberg Records NSFW Song Get Low for Priscilla Chan on Anniversary
- Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami lineup vs. Colorado Saturday. Here's what we know
- New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
- New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
- Olivia Culpo Celebrates Christian McCaffrey's NFL Comeback Alongside Mother-in-Law
- Kurt Cobain's Daughter Frances Bean Cobain Shares Heartbreaking Message on Never Knowing Her Late Dad
Ranking
- The Best Gifts for People Who Don’t Want Anything
- Earthquake rattles NYC and beyond: One of the largest East Coast quakes in the last century
- 99 Cents Only Stores to close all 371 spots in 'extremely difficult decision,' CEO says
- Reese Witherspoon to revive 'Legally Blonde' in Amazon Prime Video series
- IAT Community Introduce
- Wild video of car trapped in building confuses the internet. It’s a 'Chicago Fire' scene.
- Nickelodeon 'Double Dare' host Marc Summers says 'Quiet on Set' producers blindsided him
- St. Louis-area residents make plea for compensation for illnesses tied to nuclear contamination
Recommendation
-
We Can Tell You How to Get to Sesame Street—and Even More Secrets About the Beloved Show
-
Sen. Jacky Rosen places $14 million ad reservation in key Nevada Senate race
-
Beyoncé stuns in country chic on part II of W Magazine's first-ever digital cover
-
NC State's D.J. Burns has Purdue star Zach Edey's full attention and respect
-
Mike Williams Instagram post: Steelers' WR shades Aaron Rodgers 'red line' comments
-
Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million laundry pods including Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel detergents
-
'I screamed!' Woman quits her job after scratching off $90,000 lottery win
-
Emergency operations plan ensures ‘a great day’ for Monday’s eclipse, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says