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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.
- 1999–present
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 King is a British filmmaker who has worked on Paddington, Wonka, and The Mighty Boosh. IMDb provides his biography, awards, credits, videos, photos, and contact info.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- 2 min
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
Jul 11, 2023 · Rather than retell Dahl’s 1964 book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” writer-director Paul King has imagined a plucky, striving take on the character in what he calls a “companion piece” to...
Nov 7, 2023 · The latest film from Paul King – aka the director of Paddington and Paddington 2 – is a fresh take on Roald Dahl’s kooky chocolatier, simply titled Wonka and exploring the younger days of his...
Jul 11, 2023 · “Wonka” is directed by Paul King, from a script he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby. Michael Siegel and Alexandra Derbyshire executive produce, while Luke Kelly and David Heyman via Heyman Films ...