Brand new Wonka trailer AND posters give closer look at all-star cast

We even get a peak at Hugh Grant's rendition of the 'Oompa Loompa' song...

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Oct 2023
Last updated 13th Oct 2023

It's one of the most-anticipated movies of the year, and with the release date in sight, Wonka bosses have amped up the excitement by releasing the second trailer for the upcoming film. That's right, teasing what we can expect from the all-star cast - including the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson and Jim Carter - we now have a closer look at their whimsical characters.

After production first got underway back in 2021, fans have been keen for any sneak peeks they can get. Thankfully, Warner Brothers have also released the movie posters, showing off the all-star cast as their Wonka characters. Not only that, but the new trailer even gives fans a snippet of Hugh Grant's rendition of the famous 'Oompa Loompa' song...

Is there a new trailer for Wonka?

There certainly is! Released on 12th October 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures released the second official trailer for the upcoming Wonka film. Offering a closer look at the cast in action, the magical world of Willy Wonka is brought to life as we watch the young chocolatier deal with his rivals.

Not only that, but the final 30 seconds of the trailer offer fans a further tease of what we've all been waiting for - Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa in action! Yep, those who stick around until the end get a glimpse of the actor performing his rendition of the iconic 'Oompa Loompa' song.

Watch the second trailer for Wonka below:

The same day the second trailer for the film dropped, bosses took to Instagram to share the official movie posters - revealing some brand new characters and their names.

As well as showing known characters such as Wonka and the Oompa Loompa, we are introduced to characters such as Noodle (played by Calah Lane), Piper Benz (played by Natasha Rothwell) and Lottie Bell (played by Sex Education's Rakhee Thakra).

More characters were revealed in a second post, making a total of 14 Wonka movie posters - which also introduced Olivia Coleman as Mrs. Scrubitt and Rowan Atkinson as Father Julius.

The first Wonka trailer

Dropping on Tuesday 11th July, the first two and a half minute trailer showed how Willy Wonka came up with the idea for his infamous chocolate bar. In the trailer, viewers get to see Willy arrive in the country by boat and before selling his chocolate. Fans also got their first chance to see Hugh Grant as an Ooompa Loompa.

Watch the first trailer for Wonka below:

Check out all the Wonka cast below:

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet takes on the lead role of Mr Willy Wonka himself.

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman plays Mrs. Scrubitt.

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant appears as an Oompa Loompa!

Rowan Atkinson

Rown Atkinson plays the role of Father Julius.

Jim Carter

Jim Carter takes on the role of Abacus Crunch.

Rakhee Thakrar

Sex Education's Rakhee Thakrar plays Lottie Bell.

Matt Lucas

Little Britain star and Bake Off host Matt Lucas plays Prodnose.

Paterson Joseph

BBC's Vigil star Paterson Joseph portrays Slugworth.

Tom Davis

Tom Davis plays the role of Bleacher.

Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael will be plays the Chief of Police in the film.

Mathew Baynton

English actor, writer, comedian and musician Mathew Baynton will also be appearing in the film, playing the role of Fickelgruber. Known for his appearance in shows such as Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Ghosts, we cannot wait to see him in the upcoming Wonka movie!

Simon Farnaby

Actor, comedian and Horrible Histories legend Simon Farnaby co-wrote the screenplay, makes an appearance in the film.

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith MBE also appears in the film.

Wonka is due to be released on 15th December and is a prequel to the original 1971 film adaptation Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, which was created from Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The 2023 movie is set to detail the years before Wonka opened his world-renowned chocolate factory, exploring a young Mr Wonka's journey to becoming an illustrious candymaker.

Although Wonka was first spoken about way back in 2016, production on the movie didn't begin until 2021, with 27-year-old Timothée spotted at various filming locations across the UK.

Wonka is due out in cinemas on 15th December 2023.

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