What do I need to know before watching Wonka?

Wonka is a musical fantasy film that tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. It stars Timothée Chalamet as the young Wonka, who dreams of opening his own chocolate shop in a city run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.

The film is directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby based on a story by King. It features original songs by Neil Hannon and a score by Joby Talbot. The film is set to be released in December 2023 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

The film Wonka follows the adventures of Willy Wonka, a young magician, inventor, and chocolatier who wants to open his own chocolate shop in a city dominated by a cartel of ruthless chocolatiers. Along the way, he meets various characters and faces many challenges, such as the mysterious Slugworth, the rival Prodnose and Fickelgruber, and the Oompa Loompas.

The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Wonka, with an ensemble cast including Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant.