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Posted: 2023-07-11T18:46:18Z | Updated: 2023-07-11T18:46:18Z

More than 50 years after Gene Wilder somersaulted his way into cinematic history, Timothe Chalamet is taking on the role of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka.

On Tuesday, audiences got their first look at the prequel film Wonka in a new trailer. Due out Dec. 15, the movie is billed in press notes as an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion that tells the story of how Willy Wonka built the candy-making empire seen in Roald Dahls 1964 childrens novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as its 1971 and 2005 big-screen adaptations.

In addition to Chalamet in the title role, Wonka stars Calah Lane, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key and Paterson Joseph. Meanwhile, Hugh Grant looks poised to steal the show as an Oompa-Loompa.

Watch the Wonka trailer below.

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The film also stars Natasha Rothwell (White Lotus, Insecure), Rich Fulcher (Marriage Story, Disenchantment), Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education, Four Weddings and a Funeral), Tom Davis (Paddington 2, King Gary) and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Paddington 2, Zack Snyders Justice League, Mary Poppins Returns).\n\nSimon Farnaby (Paddington 2) & Paul King wrote the screenplay, based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring are serving as executive producers. Kings behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Chung-Hoon Chung (Last Night in Soho, Ah-ga-ssi); Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley (Tenet, Dunkirk); editor Mark Everson (the Paddington films); Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (the Paddington films, Topsy-Turvy); and composer Joby Talbot (the Sing films). Neil Hannon of the band The Divine Comedy is writing original songs for the film.\n\nWarner Bros. 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