Timothée Chalamet has won the ultimate Golden Ticket with his latest film role, which is sending his fans Wonkas.
The Call Me By Your Name actor has been cast as chocolate factory owner Willy Wonka in a new origin story.
Warner Bros. has confirmed that Timothée will play a young version of the Roald Dahl character in a musical about his early life.
According to Deadline, the role will also see Timothée singing and dancing.
Fans of the 25-year-old star have welcomed his casting on social media…
I can’t wait to see timothée as willy wonka. pic.twitter.com/gGytiY8olK
— ؘ (@safefortimmy) May 24, 2021
TIMOTHÉE AS WILLY WONKA THIS IS NOT A DRILL https://t.co/PzEHjI0WXi
— Chiara is edgar's gf🌼 (@claireellet1) May 24, 2021
TIMOTHÉE AS YOUNG WILLY WONKA !??!?!?!?!??! IM SO EXCITED WTFFFF
— riley (@BEANIECHALAMET) May 24, 2021
Wonka is the origin story of
Willy Wonka & is centered around a younger Willy Wonka so honestly Timothee Chalamet is perfect for that role & Warner Bros made the right choice to keep him in studio after Dune! He has the fashion down & has the energy!
I’m hyped for him to slay! pic.twitter.com/ce3zpIrEVJ— Josh❤️ Sour & Army Of The Dead #BlackLivesMatter (@supermangeek101) May 24, 2021
Don’t know how interested audiences will be about a Wonka origin tale, but I’ll watch anything Timothee Chalamet does. He’s one of the best young actors working today. https://t.co/a6dnwSny86
— Kyle White (@kylesaxman93) May 24, 2021
Timothee Chalamet in Wonka will be a high fashion camp slay (given the script is written well) Im here for it pic.twitter.com/ooLwsrDN2e
— shiccan 🐯🌱 (@MARKLEESQUAD) May 25, 2021
i'm sorry i just can't stop thinking abt timothée as willy wonka bye how do i sleep
— just.. (@paparatszi) May 24, 2021
Sir Timothee charcuterie as willy wonka?? ….I see it pic.twitter.com/Xh7cw2UgXv
— m🖤 (@MissCrude) May 24, 2021
Dunk on it all you want today, but I truly do not think #FilmTwitter is physically, mentally, or emotionally prepared for Timothée’s “Hot #Wonka” pic.twitter.com/AdEOH74oPT
— Zach Gilbert (@zachbgilbert) May 24, 2021
However, one question currently remains unanswered…
The big question now about the Timothée Chalamet Wonka prequel is who's going to record the slowed-down, pensive version of Oompa Loompa Doopity Doo for the trailer.
— Robbie Collin (@robbiereviews) May 24, 2021
The new film – simply titled Wonka – will be directed by Paul King, best known for his work on the Paddington films.
Willy Wonka was first introduced to millions of children after Roald Dahl published Charlie And The Chocolate Factory in 1964.
It tells the story of a young boy who wins a golden ticket to tour the world-famous headquarters run by the mysterious Wonka and staffed by “oompa loompas”.
Gene Wilder famously played the character when the story was adapted into a film in 1971, retitled Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Johnny Depp then took the lead as Tim Burton reimagined the story in the 2005 adaptation Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.
Wonka is currently slated for release in 2023.
