Wonka
2023
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Paul King is a British comedy specialist who has worked in TV, film and theatre. He is known for directing The Mighty Boosh, Paddington and Wonka, and has won four BAFTA awards.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- 2 min
Dec 14, 2023 · In Wonka, a new musical prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, director Paul King tells the origin story of a young Willy Wonka long before he became the sour fantasy chocolate-maker...
- 3 min
- Julie Depenbrock,Olivia Hampton
Paul Thomas King (born July 1978) is a British writer and director. He works in television, film and theatre, and specialises in comedy. He directed all 20 episodes of the BBC surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007), and in 2005 he earned a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director.
Feb 29, 2024 · The filmmaker behind \"Paddington\" and \"Wonka\" reveals his tearjerking finale for Disney's classic tale, which he had to give up due to personal reasons. He also compares his version with other remakes and Zemeckis' adaptation.
Dec 8, 2023 · ‘Wonka’ Director Paul King Talks Gene Wilder References and Why It Was Time to Let Go of Paddington. The filmmaker also reacts to the 'Paddington 2' love between Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal...
- Brian Davids
Feb 27, 2024 · Paul King, the co-writer and director of Wonka, talks about the challenges and joys of making a musical prequel to Roald Dahl's classic book. He praises Timothée Chalamet's triple threat performance and shares his vision for a potential sequel.
Nov 7, 2023 · Director Paul King talks about his new film Wonka, a fresh take on the young Willy Wonka's life as a musical genius and a rebel. He reveals the cast, the songs, the influences and the challenges of making a whimsical and dark comedy.
