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Tim Burton’sCharlie and the Chocolate Factorystarring none other than Johny Depp was a critical and box-office hit. The film grossed $475 million and became the eighth-highest-grossing film worldwide in 2005. Johnny Depp stars as quirky candyman Willy Wonka in the eye-popping adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale.
However, the recentWonkamovie has surpassedCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryin terms of box-office collection. Fans and even box office projections were not much in favor of this movie. But unexpectedly, people are loving Timothee Chalamet’sWonka,and the movie has crossed a sweet box office milestone.
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Timothee Chalamet’sWonkaSurpassed $500 Million Globally
Continuing its sweet run at the box office, Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’Wonkahits a sweet milestone. Made with a budget of $125 million, theTimothée Chalametstarred fantasy musical has crossed a remarkable $500 million in the worldwide market. The film is based on the 1964 novelCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryby Roald Dahl.
“It is incredibly validating to see this film achieve such an exciting milestone,” Mike De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the co-Chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group said. “We are grateful to our partners in exhibition for their unwavering support and the audiences around the globe who came out for this big-screen celebration.” (ViaVariety)
This Paul King directorial movie has garnered much acclaim from audiences and critics alike despite not being initially guaranteed as a success. Chalamet, known for his roles inDuneandCall Me By Your Name,is one major reason for the successful run.Wonkacurrently has an 83% approval rating on the aggregate review site Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10.
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The cast in the film includes Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Calah Lane as Noodle, Keegan-Michael Key as the Police Chief, Hugh Grant as the Oompa-Loompa Lofty, Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Wonka, Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth, Matt Lucas as Gerald Prodnose, and Natasha Rothwell as Piper Benz.
Timothee Chalamet Revealed That He is Open to Playing the Character Again
Reflecting on the possibilities of any sequel and whether he wishes to play the character, Chalamet, in an interview with ET, said that he would love to do this again.
Asked about a sequel, he toldEntertainment Tonight: “If there was a story to be told. And evidently, there is.“
The star continued:
“Something twisted happens … I don’t know how we started like this and end there — I don’t know what the story is.”
Also, on the other hand, director Paul King told the outlet that he would “love to” make aWonkasequel. Fans can see a glimpse of hope, though at this moment, it’s not a sure thing.
Also Read:Why Did Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Never Get a Sequel?
Wonkais currently running in theatres.
Prantik Prabal Roy
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
