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Paul King Is Writing Script For Fred Astaire Biopic

Paul King is "working on a script" for Tom Holland's Fred Astaire biopic.The 'Wonka' filmmaker is collaborating with 'Billy Elliot' screenwriter Lee Hall on a movie about the Hollywood film and dance icon and his...

Paul King Ruined Expensive Jacket With Wonka Hug

Paul King gave Timothee Chalamet a very “expensive” hug after he shot his final scene for ‘Wonka’.The 45-year-old filmmaker had worn “nice clothes” to mark the last day of filming on the movie, but the...

Paul King: Wonka's The 'Perfect Christmas Movie'

Paul King believes ‘Wonka’ is the “perfect Christmas movie”.The 45-year-old filmmaker released his ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel – which stars Timothee Chalamet as chocolatier Willy Wonka – earlier this month and he thinks...

Timothee Chalamet Is Open To Wonka 2

Timothee Chalamet is open to returning for a 'Wonka' sequel.The 27-year-old actor stars as a young Willy Wonka in Paul King's blockbuster musical movie, which tells the origin story of the character from Roald Dahl's...

Hugh Grant Given A Picture Of Naked Oompa Loompa By ‘Wonka’ Director

Hugh Grant was given a picture of a naked Oompa Loompa by ‘Wonka’ director Paul King.The ‘Four Weddings And a Funeral’ actor, 63, plays an 18-inch tall Oompa Loompa in the new ‘Charlie and the...

Paul King Wants More Hugh Grant Collaborations

Paul King would “cheerfully” work with Hugh Grant ever day for the “rest of [his] life”.The 45-year-old director first worked with the British actor on ‘Paddington 2’ and knew straight away he was the right...

Hugh Grant Was 'Nervous' To Meet Timothee Chalamet: 'I Don't Like People Who Are Too Successful!'

Hugh Grant was "nervous" to meet Timothee Chalamet.The 63-year-old actor appears alongside 'Call Me By Your Name' star Timothee, 27, in the new film 'Wonka' but admitted that he was apprehensive to work with his...

'It Was Like A Crown Of Thorns': Hugh Grant Loathed His Role As An Oompa-loompa In Wonka

Hugh Grant "hated" playing an Oompa-Loompa in 'Wonka'.The 63-year-old actor stars as the diminutive, orange-faced Lofty in the new movie – a prequel to Roald Dahl's classic story 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' – and...

Timothee Chalamet's High School Videos Led To Wonka Role

Timothee Chalamet's "digital footprint" helped him land his role in 'Wonka'.The 27-year-old actor needed to be able to sing to play chocolatier Willy Wonka in the 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' prequel, and fortunately, thanks...

Timothee Chalamet: Wonka Is My Favourite Film

Timothee Chalamet has described 'Wonka' as his "favourite" film.The 27-year-old actor plays a young Willy Wonka in Paul King's movie that tells the origin story of the eccentric chocolatier and has had more "fun" on...

Paul King Defends Hugh Grant's Wonka Casting As Oompa-loompa After Criticism

'Wonka' director Paul King has defended the decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa.The 63-year-old actor portrays the diminutive Lofty in the origin story for Roald Dahl's famous 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' character...

Paul King Would 'Definitely' Make A Wonka Sequel

Paul King wants to make a 'Wonka' sequel.The 45-year-old director has revealed that he'd love to make another film about Willy Wonka, the fictional character from Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.Paul told Total...

Wonka Director Reveals Timothee Chalamet Sings Like Bing Crosby

'Wonka' director Paul King says Timothee Chalamet sings just like Bing Crosby.The actor stars as Willy Wonka in the new movie - which is a prequel to 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'...

'We Are Being Pushed Out Of The Industry We Love': Hugh Grant's Wonka Role Slammed By Actor With Dwarfism

Hugh Grant's role in 'Wonka' has been criticised by an actor with dwarfism.George Coppen believes the 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' star's role as an Oompa-Loompa should have gone to an actor with the condition...

Paul King Gained 50 Pounds Scoffing Chocolates On Wonka Set

'Wonka' director Paul King gained 50 pounds by scoffing the movie's specially-made sweets.The moviemaker took charge of the musical prequel to 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' which stars Timothee Chalamet as the...

'The Funniest, Most Sarcastic S***': Why Hugh Grant Was Perfect For Wonka Role

Hugh Grant was cast in 'Wonka' because he is the "funniest, most sarcastic s***" director Paul King has ever met.The 62-year-old actor portrays a tiny green-haired Oompa Loompa in the upcoming movie - which tells...

Timothee Chalamet Has Never Had A 'Horror Story' With A Director

Timothee Chalamet says all of the directors he's worked with have had "very strong visions".The 'Call Me By Your Name' star insisted he's never had an instance on a movie set where those in charge...

Paddington 3 Gets New Title And Director

'Paddington 3' has a new director and official title.Filmmaker Dougal Wilson is replacing Paul King - who directed both 'Paddington' films and is currently working on 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' prequel 'Wonka' - at...

Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman And Sally Hawkins Join Wonka Prequel

Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Sally Hawkins lead the new additions to the 'Wonka' prequel. The hotly-anticipated musical movie - which is set to see Timothee Chalamet star as the titular chocolatier - has just...

Paddington 3 Filming Set For 2022

'Paddington 3' is set to start filming early next year.StudioCanal has announced the third instalment of the live-action and animated film series - which is based on Michael Bond's Paddington Bear character - will start...

Ryan Reynolds To Star In Everyday Parenting Tips

Ryan Reynolds is to star in 'Everyday Parenting Tips'.The 'Deadpool' actor is attached to lead the cast of the monster film, which is being helmed by 'Paddington' director Paul King.The movie is based on the...

Paul King In Talks To Direct New 'Willy Wonka' Movie

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is without a doubt one of the most beloved children's stories to come from critically acclaimed author Roald Dahl. Featuring a bunch of eccentric characters, including the owner of the...

'Paddington' Adapts A Classic For Today's Kids, But With Nicole Kidman's Evil Touch

After a series of beloved books and cartoons, filmmakers had a big challenge to come up with a big screen version of the story of Paddington bear, combining animation and live-action for a romp akin...

Paddington Bear Makes Debut In Funny New Trailer…Minus His Voice

Missing the lead actor in your movie four months before its release? No problem! As was evidently thought by director Paul King and the makers of the upcoming children's adaptation, Paddington. A new trailer has...

Noo! Colin Firth Calls Paddington Split "Conscious Uncoupling"

Colin Firth has announced that he has walked away from the lead voice role in the upcoming kid's movie adaptation, Paddington, after difficulties matching his voice to that of the CGI bear. The 53 year-old...

Colin Firth Drops Out Of Paddington

Colin Firth has dropped out of 'Paddington'. The 53-year-old actor has pulled out of providing the voice for Paddington Bear in the upcoming animation after admitting that he didn't think his tone was suited to...

He's Almost Here! New 'Paddington' Trailer Teases Arrival Of The Marmalade-loving Bear [Trailer + Pictures]

A teaser trailer has been released to promote this year's upcoming Paddington movie, based on Michael Bond's much-loved children's books and the animated television shows. The King's Speech's Colin Firth will voice the little brown...

Michael Jackson's Children To Attend Tribute Concert

The controversial Michael Jackson tribute concert goes ahead later today (October 8th) in the Welsh capital of Cardiff with the late King of Pop's children set to be in attendance at the Millennium Stadium. The...

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