Wonka
2023
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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.
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...
- 3 min
- Julie Depenbrock,Olivia Hampton
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 · Together with star Timothée Chalamet and co-writer Simon Farnaby, King created a young Willy Wonka that isn’t quite the Gene Wilder version of the inventor and chocolatier that generations of ...
- Brian Davids
Paul King (born 20 November 1960) is a British-Irish singer, musician, VJ and TV presenter. King was the lead singer of the 1980s band King and has released five albums in his musical career.
Feb 27, 2024 · Director Paul King discusses the rich world of Dahl's book and the challenges Timothée Chalamet faced in portraying Willy Wonka. The film features an impressive cast and unique songs crafted by songwriter Neil Hannon, adding to the magical and whimsical atmosphere. Wonka follows a young Willy Wonka long before he becomes a famed chocolatier.
