Profiles of the Cast of 'WONKA' Movie Besides Timothee Chalamet: Ada Hugh Grant to Rowan Atkinson:

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ribka Ravika Sari

What fans of the movie WONKA have been waiting for! The film, which returns with the ambitious character of Willy Wonka struggling to become the owner of the most famous chocolate factory in the world, will be released on December 15, 2023!

It's also curious who else will be involved in the production of this film. In addition to starring Timothee Chalamet, the film directed by Paul King will feature collaborations with several big actors, including Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson, and Jim Carter.

Now, here is a list of profiles and portraits of 10 actors and actresses who will be involved in the film WONKA (2023) besides Timothee Chalamet! Check out the next page!

1. Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant, this English actor played one of the Oompa Loompas in the movie WONKA. He is famous for his roles in the films NOTTING HILL (1999), LOVE ACTUALLY (2003), THE GENTLEMEN (2019), and the latest one OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE (2023).

Aside from films, it is known that Hugh Grant also starred in several television shows such as THE UNDOING (2020), A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL (2018), and many others. 

2. Calah Lane

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Quoting IMDb, it is known that Calah Lane started acting at the age of four when she starred in a stage production at the Dallas Summer Musicals. In addition, she also starred in THE DAY SHALL COME which premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Here, Calah played the role of Rosa in the crime comedy film by Christopher Morris titled THE DAY SHALL COME (2019).

Starring Andrel McPherson, Miles Robbins, Marchánt Davis, and Anna Kendrick, and many more. Calah herself is a talented singer and dancer. Meanwhile, in the film WONKA, it is known that she plays someone who is very close to WONKA.

3. Keegan-Michael Key

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Keegan Michael-Key, an actor who is one of the voice actors in the film TOY STORY 4, is reported to have joined the film WONKA. This news was conveyed by The Hollywood Reporter after confirming that he starred in the television show Key and Peele. 

Furthermore, it is known that he often performs on theater stages and has won several prestigious awards, including Emmy Award and Peabody Award!

4. Rowan Atkinson

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We are definitely familiar with the figure who is famous for his role as Mr. Bean! Rowan Atkinson, a comedian, writer, and actor from the United Kingdom. 

Atkinson is one of the newest actors to join the cast of the upcoming prequel film Willy Wonka. He has won several awards for his work in the entertainment industry, including BAFTA and Emmy Award.

5. Paterson Joseph

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Next is Paterson Joseph. He is known as an English actor famous for his role as Wayne Gilchrest in THE LEFTOVERS HBO.

Additionally, Joseph has also appeared in the film THE BEACH directed by Danny Boyle, which was also a project with Leonardo DiCaprio. He is known to have appeared in several television series including Peep Show on Channel 4, Noughts + Crosses on BBC, The Mosquito Coast on Apple TV+, and many more.

6. Olivia Colman

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Olivia Colman, a senior English actress, is also known to be involved in the film WONKA. Her career took off after playing the lead role in the television series Broadchurch and her success in starring in THE CROWN on Netflix. Several sources also mention that Colman is a talented actress, as evidenced by her wins in prestigious awards.

Colman received an Oscar nomination for her performance in The Father. Then in 2019, she won the Best Actress award for her role as Queen Anne in the film THE FAVOURITE (2018).

7. Matt Lucas

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Meanwhile Matt Lucas, or full name Matthew Richard Lucas, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. He is known for his work with David Walliams in the sketch comedy series BBC LITTLE BRAIN and COME FLY WITH ME.

Lucas first gained fame, particularly on the comedy panel show Bintang Jatuh, for his role as the scorekeeper George Dawes from 1995 to 2009. In 2015 to 2017, Lucas played the role of Nardole in the BBC DOCTOR WHO series.  

8. Sally Hawkins

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Sally Hawkins is known as a British actress who has starred in several popular films such as HAPPY-GO-LUCKY (2008), BLUE JASMINE (2013), and THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017). She is known for her talent and excellent acting skills. 

In fact, Hawkins has won several awards for her work, including the Golden Globe and BAFTA. In addition, she also received an Academy Award nomination for her work in the film BLUE JASMINE (2013) and THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017), which eventually gave her the opportunity to win the Best Picture Oscar in 2018. In the film WONKA, she plays the role of Willy Wonka's mother. 

9. Tom Davis

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Tom Davis is a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian. He is known for his show Murder in Successville (2015). 

Meanwhile, the cult BBC3 series, co-written with James De Frond, is a mix of police drama meets reality TV, and Successville is a real place with a high number of celebrity murders.

10. Jim Carter

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Jim Carter is a British actor. He has also been involved in several films SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998), THE LITTLE VAMPIRE (2000), ELLA ENCHANTED (2004), RICHARD III (19950, and THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994). 

At that time, he played John Faa in the film THE GOLDEN COMPASS released in 2007.

In addition to the ten actors and actresses who appear in the film WONKA, there are also Mathew Baynton, Freya Parker, and many others. So those are the profiles of the cast of Wonka (2023) besides Timothee Chalamet. Hope it's helpful!

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