'Wonka' trivia and fun facts
The relationship between Slugworth and Wonka
The leader of the Chocolate Carte, Mr. Slugworth, is depicted as Wonka's biggest rival in the original 'Willy Wonka' film.
Too much sugar
Timothée Chalamet got sick multiple times during filming due to how much chocolate and candy he had to eat for the movie.
A little trauma
Hugh Grant said director Paul King sent him a mock-up of the Oompa Loompa stark naked. And his little children were a little alarmed at that: "It was one of the most disturbing things I've ever seen in my life. If it ever leaks out, a generation of children will be scarred.", Grant said.
Oompa-Loompa origins
The design of the Oompa Loompas is taken straight out of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), the first adaptation of the novel. The descriptions of the Oompa Loompas from the novels only specify that they have knee-length height, long hair, and speak their own language.
Doubts Timothée had with 'Wonka'
Timothée Chalamet admitted he was skeptical of the movie at first: "Like many people, when there are remakes, I feel very protective over the original character and versions you love. Your eyebrows go up with skepticism about [whether] this is a legitimate, worthwhile story or a cynical money grab."
The Final Battle
Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet were the two finalists for the role of Willy Wonka, but ultimately Chalamet won the role.
Timmy's digital print
Paul King casted Timothée Chalamet based on his performance in the school project/rap video 'Lil Timmy Tim: Statistics (Ms. Lawton)' from 2013.