In 1964, the cult fantasy novel by Roald Dahl appeared on the publishing market. The story of a boy from a poor family who, as one of five lucky people, had a chance to see the world’s most famous sweets factory live, immediately made a sensation, winning the hearts of readers of all ages. So far, the book has had two excellent adaptations, and a prequel is currently being worked on. Here are all the movie incarnations of the famous Willy Wonka.
Not only Johnny Depp. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is the first film adaptation of the cult novel
The phenomenon of Roald Dahl’s novel quickly attracted the interest of various film studios. The decision to bring this story to the screens was made in the early 1970s. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” directed by Mel Stuart attracted real crowds to cinemas, winning the hearts of viewers and the recognition of critics. The role of the title character was then played by Gene Wilder, entering the cinematography as the first impersonator of the iconic character. He was even nominated for a Golden Globe for this role.
Although in the following years there were ideas for another film adaptation, few people were willing to take part in the project. It was feared that the new installment would not match the original. Finally, after nearly 35 years, the famous Hollywood director, . Johnny Depp starred in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka set the bar high, as the actor created an outstanding performance. Depp decided to give his character completely different characteristics, more surreal, slightly bizarre and extravagant. Thanks to this, it fell into the memory of viewers, as did the entire production. For the role, the star received as many as four nominations for prestigious awards, including to the Golden Globe. Now Willy Wonka has a third image, and a comparison of all three was presented on Instagram of the Film Academy.
Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka? The film will hit theaters in 2023
In 2016, the first reports appeared that it was planned to refresh the famous production again. It took some time from idea to implementation, but on December 15, 2023, “Wonka” directed by Paul King will hit the cinema screens. This time, the role of the title character will be played by a well-known actor of the young generation, Timothée Chalamet, who has recently been one of the hottest names in Hollywood. The plot of the prequel will focus on the fate, life and adventures of Willy before he opened the famous factory. The first trailer has also been released online.
Source: Gazeta
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