Timothée Chalamet Talks Hugh Grant Playing An Oompah Loompah In New ‘Willy Wonka’ Movie: ‘It Was A Trip’

Timothee Chalamet is opening up about why he wanted to do the upcoming Wonka movie – Just Jared Jr Find out who was photographed together amid romance rumors! – Celebitchy Andrew Garfield gets hit by a car in new photos from set! – Popsugar Listen to Melissa McCarthy sing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” – Just Jared Jr

It’s definitely one of the most… unexpected celebrity pairings of 2023 and like the rest of us, Travis Scott has thoughts on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet dating.

Sliding Doors explores the consequences that lie behind split second decisions, and the concept proved to be a hit with audiences even if critics met its release with mixed reviews.The film, which came out in 1998, starred a then 24 year old Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently won a ski crash lawsuit, and John Hannah, who had shot to fame a few years earlier when he scored a part in Hugh Grant’s hit romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral.Their characters meet by chance on the London Underground, and the film explores two alternate realities where Gwyneth’s character Helen either makes or misses her tube train.The film is about to turn 25 and, over the years, a few of the film’s stars and production team have opened up about some of the on-set secrets. Director Peter Howitt shared that he had clashed with Gwyneth Paltrow behind the scenes, and that she had once told him to “just let it go, Pete” when he insisted on shooting and reshooting a handful of scenes.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet is playing the world’s most famous chocolatier in Warner Bros.’ upcoming musical “Wonka,” but it wasn’t necessarily the Roald Dahl source material that sparked his interest in joining the project. The Oscar nominee told Vogue magazine that he was drawn to playing Willy Wonka for the simple reason of making a movie for a younger, more optimistic demographic of moviegoers. “To work on something that will have an uncynical young audience, that was just a big joy,” Chalamet said. “That’s why I was drawn to it. In a time and climate of intense political rhetoric, when there’s so much bad news all the time, this is hopefully going to be a piece of chocolate.”

Travis Scott isn't feeling goosebumps when it comes to Kylie Jenner's new romance with Timothée Chalamet.A source tells ET, «Travis is not thrilled about Kylie moving on, but they are still cordial and focused on co-parenting and being the best parents they can be.»Kylie, 25, and Travis, 32, have been in an on-again, off-again relationship since 2017. In January, the pair — who share children Stormi, 5, and Aire, 1, decided to take a break from their relationship after leading different lifestyles.In April, ET confirmed that the Kylie Cosmetics founder had recently begun dating Timothée.

Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re talking to UK indie veteran Vertigo Films, producer of hit TV shows Britannia, Bulletproof and James Corden and Sally Hawkins starrer Mammals and feature films Monsters, Bronson and Streetdance 3D. Last year, Federation Entertainment acquired a majority stake in the company and we talk about that deal, Vertigo’s pivot from UK indie film to television and why they’re turning their heads back to the indie film space again. 

Kylie Jenner's relationship with Timothée Chalamet could be affecting her fashion choices. The 25-year-old makeup mogul attended the 2023 Met Gala on Monday night wearing a bold red-and-blue Jean Paul Gaultier look designed by Haider Ackermann.The French designer also crafted Jenner's after-party off-the-shoulder corset dress, which was black-and-white with a royal blue backing.

Kylie Jenner wore a stunning red gown with a red and blue cape at the Met Gala. Her gown has a link to her rumored boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, being designed by his close friend Haider Ackermann.Kylie Jenner photographs Khloé and Kim Kardashian taking CaboKylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet dating since Paris Fashion Week: ReportKylie Jenner bails at crowded after-party after trying to meet Kendall Jenner and Bad BunnyHaider designed the dress with Jean Paul Gaultier and has a close relationship with Chalamet that they’ve both discussed. “Haider is one of my closest friends and a creative from a lost era,” said Chalamet in an interview with System Magazine.

Long live the fighters! Paul Atreides’ fantastical journey from young aristocrat to religious messiah/warlord is about to come to an epic crescendo in “Dune: Part Two.” The upcoming sequel is the second half of Denis Villeneuve‘s adaptation of the iconic Frank Herbert novel. Warner Bros.

glaive has shared a new song called "as if" and confirmed the first details of his forthcoming new album i care so much that i dont care at all. The new track begins with dialogue lifted from a recording of actor Timothée Chalamet delivering a monologue in Prodigal Son, the off-Broadway play he starred in back in 2016.

Monica Barbaro has flown in the skies with Tom Cruise‘s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Now she’ll sing alongside Timothée Chalamet‘s Bob Dylan.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Kumail Nanjiani and Elizabeth Banks will lead the voice cast of Universal and Illumination’s upcoming “Migration,” an animated adventure about a family of ducks on the go. “I find ducks so irresistible,” Illumination founder Chris Meledandri told the crowd at CinemaCon on Wednesday as he unveiled the compete voice cast for the original cartooned comedy. “In our movie, ducks worked beautifully to convey the relatable quirks and truths of a modern-day family.” Attendees of the annual Las Vegas-bassed exhibition industry trade show were also treated to an extended first-look at “Migration,” which opens in theaters on Dec. 22. The road-trip story follows a family of ducks, who try to convince their overprotective father to embark on the vacation of a lifetime.

Wonka, resulting in stomach cramps.The actor is set to portray a young Willy Wonka in the upcoming musical, which will be released later this year (December 15). The long-awaited film is the third film adaptation to be made of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.Speaking at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week (via Variety), Chalamet revealed that he swam in real melted chocolate while filming.But despite his chocolate and sweetie-induced stomach cramps, the actor called the role “a dream come true”.He described past interpretations of Willy Wonka as “cynical”, before adding that “this is a Willy that’s full of joy and hope and desire to become the greatest chocolatier.”The character was first portrayed by Gene Wilder in the 1971 adaptation, and then again by Johnny Depp in 2005’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, directed by Tim Burton.Elsewhere at CinemaCon, a first-look trailer for Wonka revealed that Hugh Grant will play one of the Oompa-Loompas serving the chocolatier.In the extended footage, which was shown to exhibitors at the event, the fictional sweet treat developer comes across the Oompa-Loompa (Grant), who is trapped in a glass jar, and later hires him to work in his factory.The footage also paid homage to Singin’ In the Rain – showing Chalamet singing, dancing and spinning around a light pole while searching for magical recipes.

Hugh Grant has been revealed as playing an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film Wonka.Set for release later this year (December 15) via Warner Bros., the long-awaited film is the third film adaptation to be made of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – and will feature Timothée Chalamet as the character Willy Wonka.Now, following the release of a new trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, it has been revealed that Notting Hill actor Hugh Grant will be playing the role of one of Wonka’s Oompa-Loompas.In the extended footage, which was shown to exhibitors yesterday (April 15), the fictional sweet treat developer comes across the Oompa-Loompa (Grant), who is trapped in a glass jar, and later hires him to work in his factory.The footage also paid homage to Singin’ In the Rain – showing Chalamet singing, dancing and spinning around a light pole while searching for magical recipes. It also provided the audience with a glimpse into Olivia Colman’s character as a Cockney innkeeper and Sally Hawkins as Wonka’s mother.Although specifics about the film remain sparse, it has been confirmed that Wonka will not feature Charlie, nor other characters who are presented with the opportunity to visit the heavily guarded chocolate factory.

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Timothee Chalamet has multiple projects that he’s promoting at 2023 CinemaCon, but first up is the upcoming Wonka movie!

Moviegoers won’t just see Timothee Chalamet in “Dune: Part Two” this fall. After the star gets the sands of Arrakis out of his shoes, he will pick up a cane and top hat and show off his singing voice in “Wonka,” a musical based on Roald Dahl’s enigmatic, colorful and slightly sinister candyman. The trailer shown at CinemaCon shows Chalamet as Willy Wonka as he gathers cacao beans in Africa and introduces the world to his candy to the first time.

After debuting the first footage from Paul King’s Wonka at CinemaCon last year, Warner Bros showed off an extended trailer today for the Christmas 2023 release. The origins story stars Timothée Chalamet as the titular candymeister, who lands in a mid-European city (the pic was shot in London) after traveling the world perfecting his craft. “I’m something of a magician, inventor and chocolate maker,” he says.

a video posted Wednesday by TikTok user @mickmicknyc — which already has more than 22.3 million views — Kylie Jenner’s rumored boyfriend walked out of a building and joined actress Stephanie Kurtzuba, 51, when Chalamet had an unfortunate collision with a camera.The “Bones and All” star seemed to keep his cool, smiling as he picked up a piece of the machinery that had broken off as a result of the impact. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” said Kurtzuba while rubbing his back, with some fans in the video’s comments claiming she may have pushed him, while others said the camera “ejected towards him.” “It’s all good,” Chalamet appeared to assure her.

Timothée Chalamet turned acting into an accidental contact sport on Wednesday when he power walked directly into an expensive-looking camera while on the set of a commercial in New York City.The 27-year-old Oscar nominee and burgeoning fashion icon was filming a scene for a commercial — believed to be the spot he's been shooting with director Martin Scorsese — in the Big Apple, which involved him walking confidently (and swiftly) out of a storefront and onto the street.In a moment captured by a bystander and posted to TikTok Wednesday afternoon, Chalamet can be seen with a broad smile on his face as he makes his way — chest-first — into a large camera on a metal jib arm.Timothée Chalamet just had an accident on his commercial filming set in NYC