Timothee Chalamet seeks renowned vocal coach for ‘Wonka
5:02 AM UTC – November 29, 2023
LONDON (Reuters) – Timothee Chalamet took lessons from a top vocal coach as he prepared to follow in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka in a new movie that tells the origin story of Roald Dahl’s famed character.
In “Wonka”, a musical film, the “Dune” and “Call Me by Your Name” actor plays a younger version of the chocolate-loving inventor.
“(It was) daunting because the character’s beloved, people are very protective over characters they love and sceptical about Hollywood remakes. But I think we did a great job. I’m very happy with the film,” Chalamet told Reuters at the “Wonka” world premiere at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old said he worked with Eric Vetro, the vocal coach to singers including Ariana Grande, John Legend and Katy Perry.
“A lot of training, a lot of vocal lessons with Eric Vetro in LA, a lot of work,” he said of his preparation for the film’s musical numbers.
“Wonka” sees the top hat and long jacket wearing character land in a fictional city after several years at sea. The town is home to the world’s top chocolatiers and Wonka, too, hopes to open his own shop. As he chases his dream and goes against a powerful chocolate cartel, he befriends a young orphan girl and a curious small creature with orange skin and green hair – an Oompa Loompa, played by Hugh Grant.
The film is co-written and directed by “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King.
“We wanted to make a movie that would stand as a companion piece to the Gene Wilder movie, which obviously has these enduring classic songs,” said King.
“There’s a lot of clues that Roald Dahl left as to what Willy did before ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ so we felt confident if we just picked up on those clues, we could make something that Roald Dahl would be proud of,” added Simon Farnaby, who co-wrote the screenplay with King.
“Wonka” is out globally in December.
Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Editing by Stephen Coates
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What are the goals of the filmmakers behind “Wonka,” and how do they plan to honor the legacy of Roald Dahl’s beloved character
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Timothee Chalamet Prepares to Play Willy Wonka in New Film London, November 29, 2023 - Timothee Chalamet, the renowned actor known for his roles in “Dune” and “Call Me by Your Name,” has taken on the iconic character of Willy Wonka in a new movie. Chalamet reveals that he underwent vocal training with a high-profile coach to prepare for this challenging role. The film, titled “Wonka,” explores the origin story of Roald Dahl’s beloved character and promises to captivate audiences with its musical elements. In the upcoming movie “Wonka,” Chalamet portrays a younger version of the enigmatic chocolate-loving inventor. While speaking at the world premiere of the film at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Chalamet shares that the task of embodying such a beloved character was initially daunting. He acknowledges the passion fans have for the character and the skepticism often associated with Hollywood remakes. Despite the pressure, Chalamet expresses his satisfaction with the outcome of the film and believes they have succeeded in doing justice to the character. To prepare for the musical numbers in the film, Chalamet worked closely with vocal coach Eric Vetro. Known for his work with renowned singers such as Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Katy Perry, Vetro helped Chalamet fine-tune his vocals and deliver captivating performances. Chalamet speaks of the rigorous training and vocal lessons he underwent in Los Angeles to ensure he was ready for the musical aspects of the film. The plot of “Wonka” follows the titular character as he arrives in a fictional city after years at sea. The town is known for being home to the world’s top chocolatiers, and Wonka dreams of opening his own shop in this chocolate paradise. As he pursues his aspiration and challenges a powerful chocolate cartel, he forms an unlikely friendship with a young orphan girl and an intriguing creature called an Oompa Loompa, played by Hugh Grant. The film is co-written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul King, known for his work on the “Paddington” series. King emphasizes that the goal was to create a movie that would stand as a companion piece to the iconic Gene Wilder film, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” With enduring classic songs and the exploration of hints left by Roald Dahl about Wonka’s past, the team behind the movie aimed to make something that would make the renowned author proud. “Wonka” is set for a global release in December, and fans of the beloved character are eagerly awaiting this new take on the origins of Willy Wonka. Timothee Chalamet’s portrayal of Willy Wonka in the upcoming film “Wonka” promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Undergoing meticulous vocal training and preparation, Chalamet has embraced the challenge of portraying such an adored character. Supported by a talented cast and filmmakers, this musical film aims to honor the legacy of Roald Dahl and provide an enchanting companion piece to the classic adaptation. As the film prepares for its global release in December, fans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to delve deeper into the origins of this beloved character through Chalamet’s compelling portrayal.
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