Audiences will soon get to embark on a musical journey beyond their imaginations whenWonkahits the big screen this winter. While the upcoming film will serve as an origin story of the classic titular character, directorPaul Kinghas revealed in an exclusive interview withTotal Filmthat he would like to follow up the movie with additional installments.
“I would definitely like to do more. And I’d like to spend more time in this world,” King said to Total Film. “Dahl was definitely interested in takingWilly Wonkaon. There’s drafts that didn’t really go anywhere, and there’s a short story. He didn’t really write sequels, but this was the one book where he clearly felt there was more in the tank there,” he added. “There’s an awful lot more Wonka story that we have that we would like to tell. It’s not likeDune: Part Onewhere you go, ‘This is what’s happening inPart Two.’ Hopefully it works exquisitely as a stand-alone movie. But I would definitely like to do more. And I’d like to spend more time in this world, and meet some moreOompa Loompas.”
Of course, a sequel is only possible should the film prove to be a financial success. Given the incredibly crowded holiday slate,Wonkais certainly facing an uphill battle, especially with thecurrent strike from SAG-AFTRApreventing actors from promoting their upcoming projects until studios begin paying fair wages. However, with a lighthearted, family-friendly tone alongside a talented cast and anonslaught of musical numbers, the film could serve as the perfect holiday treat for audiences this December, but only time will tell.
‘Wonka’ Will Give Audiences a New Side to the Character
Based on the classic character fromRoald Dahl,Wonkacenters on the origins of the eccentric chocolatier, who starts as a young adult and eventually rises to become the world-renowned genius that audiences are familiar with. Showcasing a new side to the character not shown inprevious iterations of the story,Wonkacould serve as a refreshing take on the classic story.Timothée Chalametstars in the film alongsideCalah Lane,Keegan-Michael Key,PatersonJoseph,Matt Lucas,Sally Hawkins,Rowan Atkinson, andHugh Grant, among many more.
Wonkadebuts exclusively in theaters on December 15. Check out the official trailer for the upcoming film below.
