2 - What We Know So Far

Welcome to Wonka Watch, an unofficial podcast about the Wonka-verse from two people who didn't think they cared about Willy Wonka until they learned a prequel was being made and it rocked their world. Today, we divulge what we know so far about the upcoming Wonka prequel including some behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive pictures from set, and our review of the cast so far Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wonkawatch

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Cover Art by Reilly Branson: https://www.instagram.com/rad_reilly/

Sources (Because Even Wonka Scholars Cite Thier Sources):

Timothee Chalamet's Costume:

https://nypost.com/2021/10/11/timothee-chalamet-trolled-over-sexy-wonka-costume/

Twonka Interview and Song:

https://www.vulture.com/2021/10/timothe-chalamet-wonka-musical-first-look-and-q-and-a-watch.html

Wonka Set Photos:

‘Wonka’ Movie: See Photos Of Timothée Chalamet As Willy Wonka & More – Hollywood Life

James Acaster Wonka Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3sdzO7C68A&t=274s

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to our countdown to the Wonka Rapture!

1:06 Wonka Watch: Pictures released of Timothée Chalamet’s costume looks like Gonzo the Muppet from a Christmas special. A fan sneaks a video of Timothée bopping along on a wagon and #twonka is born. Location mystery update: may be set in France?

6:07 Breaking down the released footage of the wagon song. #SingmothéeChalamet

10:45 The basic facts we have about Wonka (writers, director, etc.).

12:25 We know who will be acting in this movie but we have NO idea who the characters are, therefore we took it upon ourselves to create and cast our own Wonka characters. We recommend following along with us as we go through the cast on IMDB.

14:16 Sneak peek at some Wonka set photos from filming and what it reveals.

23:49 We have one new person assigned a character! “The Mourner.”

29:10 Development history of this prequel. Been in the works since 2016!

30:49 People who were shortlisted for Young Willy Wonka (a wild ride).

33:48 Wonka will be a prequel to the 1964 novel, not the 1971 movie as many people are assuming (though there may still be references made, TBD).

35:47 Internet reactions: Wonka is a bastardization of a beloved story; people are finding this Wonka hot lol.

36:22 Who would we have casted as Willy Wonka in the prequel?

45:12 Elaine went ahead and chose the rest of the cast . . . and then recast the 1971 movie for today.

50:31 Violet Beauregard and Gary Vee are the same person.

51:50 Prequel Predictions. Elaine: Grandpa Joe and Willy Wonka have an affair. He also has a brother who has Loki vibes. Felicia: Wonka doesn’t have a dad (may have left the family), may find solace/father figure in the Oompa-Loompas.

54:22 Next week we’re looking at the 1971 movie!

54:40 Outro!