October 12, 2021 at 07:04PM
We finally have a first look at TimothĂ©e Chalamet as Willy Wonka, and boy, is it a treat. The 25-year-old actor, who’s set to portray the fictional chocolatier in Wonka come 2023, offered eager fans a glimpse at his getup for the Warner Bros. movie on Monday and was soon after spotted filming on set in England. Though TimothĂ©e will be playing a young version of Wonka before he opens his larger-than-life chocolate factory, his costume is instantly recognizable and draws inspiration from those worn by Gene Wilder in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Johnny Depp in 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
TimothĂ©e’s take on the eccentric candy maker cherry-picks fashion details from the franchise’s past films – most noticeably, the berry-colored, velvety-smooth coat and top hat – but also weaves in subtle upgrades that are entirely new to the character. Ahead, we take an up-close look at TimothĂ©e’s dapper Wonka ensemble to dissect what makes it fresh and 2023-approved while also paying homage to the chocolatier’s roots.
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Author Victoria Messina | citywomen.co
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