Further casting announced for new movie musical WONKA

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Warner Bros have announced further casting for its new musical movie prequel Wonka, starring the previously reported Timothée Chalamet.

Joining Chalamet in the title role will be Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Jim Carter. 

Additional cast members include Mathew Baynton (Ghosts), Tom Davis (Paddington 2), Simon Farnaby (the Paddington films), Rich Fulcher (Marriage Story), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Paddington 2), Paterson Joseph (Noughts + Crosses), Keegan-Michael Key (Schmigadoon!), Calah Lane (The Day Shall Come), Matt Lucas (Paddington), Colin O’Brien (The Mothership), Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus), Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education) and Ellie White (The Other One).

The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon will write original songs for the film, with direction by Paul King (who has co-written the screenplay with Simon Farnaby), production design by Oscar-nominated Nathan Crowley and costumes by Oscar-winning Lindy Hemming.

The film is currently scheduled for release on 17 March 2023.