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Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet has set the internet alight after sharing the first image of himself playing a young Willy Wonka in upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka.<\/p>\n
The Dune<\/a> star posted the photo on Instagram and Twitter last night as production on the film began in Dorset\u2019s Lyme Regis, writing: \u201cThe suspense is terrible, I hope it will last\u2026WONKA.\u201d<\/p>\n WONKA \u2728\u2728???? pic.twitter.com\/ozaerNtroP<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet (@RealChalamet) October 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> The photo gives us a sneak-peek at Chalamet in an updated take on the classic Willy Wonka outfit \u2013 a brown hat, dark red coat and a colourful scarf.<\/p>\n Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Chalamet\u2019s latest role and some absolutely loved his new look, with one writing: \u201cTimoth\u00e9e Chalamet as Willy Wonka is my new favourite thing.\u201d<\/p>\n timoth\u00e9e chalamet as willy wonka is my new favorite thing pic.twitter.com\/uqZRqRHRUh<\/a><\/p>\u2014 aurs \u200e\u238a ceo of tom holland -67 (@starkerwiitch) October 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Other fans wrote that he looked \u201cincredible<\/a>\u201d as the Roald Dahl character and that it was \u201ctop tier casting<\/a>\u201c, while some celebs even commented on the photo, with Chalamet\u2019s Dune co-star Zendaya writing on his Instagram post: \u201cAbsolutely.\u201d<\/p>\n However, for many,\u00a0Chalamet\u2019s Wonka look was eerily similar to that of Gonzo the Great\u2019s Charles Dickens costume in The Muppets Christmas Carol, with one fan<\/a> writing: \u201cWho wore it better?\u201d<\/p>\n Timothee Chalamet as Gonzo as Charles Dickens pic.twitter.com\/XY4LW0BfRi<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Randy Renstrom (@RandyRenstrom) October 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Others couldn\u2019t help but compare the costume to that of Paddington Bear\u2019s as one user<\/a> commented: \u201cTimoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s Willy Wonka gives me MAD Paddington first look vibes. Meaning this film is gonna be a masterpiece.\u201d<\/p>\n Set to be directed by Paddington\u2019s Paul King, who also wrote the film alongside Horrible Histories star Simon Farnaby, Wonka will follow a young Willy Wonka in his adventures before setting up his infamous chocolate factory.<\/p>\n Chalamet is leading the prequel\u2019s cast, which also features a host of British acting talent including Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Jim Carter, Mathew Baynton, Paterson Joseph and Matt Lucas as well as Keegan-Michael Key and Natasha Rothwell.<\/p> By Lauren Morris Published: Monday, 11 October 2021 at 12:00 am Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet has set the internet alight after sharing the first image of himself playing a young Willy Wonka in upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka. 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