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"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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