Wonka cast: Wonka, a prequel to the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, is almost here, and we now have its cast list, which includes a who’s who of British television and film, along with Hollywood sensation Timothée Chalamet.
Paul King (Paddington and Paddington 2) has assembled an impressive ensemble cast for his upcoming adaptation of another children’s classic, which was co-written by Simon Farnaby (Ghosts).
We now know who will feature alongside Timothée Chalamet in the title role, with Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, and Rowan Atkinson confirmed to be in the film.
Who else is in the Wonka cast? Continue reading for the confirmed cast roster.
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Wonka Cast: Characters in the Timothée Chalamet film
The complete list of actors in Wonka is as follows:
- Timothée Chalamet as Young Willy Wonka
- Olivia Colman as TBC
- Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa
- Keegan-Michael Key as TBC
- Cala Lane as TBC
- Sally Hawkins as Willy’s Mother
- Rowan Atkinson as a Priest
- Matt Lucas as Prodnose
- Ellie White as TBC
- Jim Carter as TBC
- Simon Farnaby as TBC
- Mathew Baynton as Fickelgruber
- Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth
- Natasha Rothwell as TBC
- Rich Fulcher as TBC
- Tracy Ifeachor as TBC
- Tom Davis as TBC
- Rufus Jones as TBC
- Rakhee Thakrar as TBC
- Colin O’Brien as TBC
- Freya Parker as Miss Bon Bon
- Murray McArthur as Ship’s Captain
- Justin Edwards as TBC
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as TBC
- Jag Patel as TBC
Find out where you’ve seen the actors before and what characters they’re portraying by reading on.
Timotheé Chalamet performs the role of Willy Wonka.
Willy Wonka is the protagonist of the film Wonka, and Timothée Chalamet portrays him. Chalamet’s character is the younger counterpart of Gene Wilder’s character from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This film depicts his adventures prior to the inauguration of his fame due chocolate factory.
Where has Timothée Chalamet appeared previously?Chalamet is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adaptation from 2021. In addition to his roles in The French Dispatch, Little Women, The King, Bones and All, A Rainy Day in New York, Beautiful Boy, Lady Bird, and Call Me By Your Name, you may recognise him from other films.
He has also been nominated for numerous accolades, including Best Actor at the Academy accolades for Call Me By Your Name.
Hugh Grant portrayed as an Oompa-Loompa
The Oompa-Loompa is a short, orange character from the magical and enigmatic world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory created by Roald Dahl. They enjoy playing practical pranks and singing songs (especially at the expense of those unfortunate children) while working for Willy Wonka in the factory.
What has Hugh Grant not appeared in? Since his appearance in Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994, which earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, he has starred in numerous romantic comedies, including Notting Hill.
Grant has appeared in numerous films, including About a Boy, Love Actually, Glass Onion, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, Paddington 2, The Gentlemen, A Very English Scandal, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Sense and Sensibility, and Maurice, among many others.
Sally Hawkins as the Mother of Willy
In Wonka, Sally Hawkins portrays Willy Wonka’s mother. She will likely have a significant impact on Chalamet’s character throughout the film.
Where has Sally Hawkins appeared previously?Sally Hawkins is another member of the cast who has transitioned from Paul King’s Paddington films. She is most recognised for her roles in The Shape of Water, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, Made in Dagenham, and Happy-Go-Lucky.
She may have appeared in Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Maudie, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lost King, A Boy Named Christmas, and other films.
Olivia Colman’s role as TBC
What other roles has Olivia Colman played?We are uncertain of Olivia Colman’s role in Wonka, but she has appeared in virtually every worthwhile film. From her early days in Peep Show, Green Wing, and That Mitchell and Webb Look, she has gone on to earn an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the 2018 film The Favourite.
Rowan Atkinson as a Priest
What is the Priest’s name?Unfortunately, very little is known about Rowan Atkinson’s cleric character.
What other roles has Rowan Atkinson played?Mr Bean, Blackadder, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Johnny English, The Thin Blue Line, Love Actually, Man vs. Bee, Rat Race and Scooby-Doo are among the most popular British comedies. His visage is almost universally recognisable.
Joseph Paterson as Arthur Slugworth
What is the identity of Arthur Slugworth?Arthur Slugworth is a prominent competitor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s world of chocolate and confections.
What other roles has Paterson Joseph played?Paterson Joseph is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Alan Johnson in Peep Show. He is a fixture on British television. You may have seen him most recently in Inside No. 9, Vigil, and Timeless.
Mathew Baynton in the role of Fickelgruber
Fickelgruber is another of Willy Wonka’s competitors.
What other roles has Mathew Baynton played?Mathew Baynton, one of the creative forces behind Ghosts, The Wrong Mans, Horrible Histories, and Yonderland, has also appeared in each of these films. You may have also seen him in Gavin & Stacey, Peep Show, Quacks, Bill, Horne & Corden, and other productions.
Matt Lucas as Prodnose Prodnose is one of Willy Wonka’s rivals.
What other films has Matt Lucas acted in?Matt Lucas has appeared in numerous TV shows and films over the years, including Fantasy Football League, The Great British Bake Off, and Shooting Stars, to mention a few. He is best known for co-writing and starring alongside David Walliams in Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.
Keegan-Michael Key as To Be Determined
What other roles has Keegan-Michael Key played? Keegan-Michael Key has appeared in Schmigadoon!, Reboot, and The Bubble. He may be best known for his role in Key and Peele, but he’s also been in Schmigadoon!, Reboot, and The Bubble. In the Super Mario Bros. movie, he voiced Toad.
Who else is in the Wonka cast?
In addition to the cast listed above, you may also recognise Ellie White (Stath Lets Flats), Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), Simon Farnaby (Ghosts), Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus), Rich Fulcher (The Mighty Boosh), Tracy Ifeachor (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Tom Davis (Paddington 2), Rufus Jones (W1A), Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education), Cala Lane (This Is
As the film’s December release date approaches, we will learn more about the complete roster of characters portrayed by the cast.
