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Timothée Chalamet has shared the first look at himself in character as Willy Wonka in the upcoming ‘Wonka’ film set to be released in 2023.
Taking to social media, Chalamet shared two photos, one of him on set in costume and another of a close up of his walking stick with the caption, "The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last … 🏭WONKA🍫.”
Playing a younger version of Wonka, the photo shows his character in familiar clothing from his top hat and blazer. The second photo which appears to be a close up of his walking stick, shows his hands reaching for a small wrapped purple present with a red bow that sits on top of the staff.
The 25-year-old actor was announced to play the iconic character back in May 2021 for the 2023 adaptation by Warner Bros. Pictures which will be directed by Paul King (known for directing Paddington).
The 2023 adaptation will be a prequel to the original 1964 novel, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl and will follow the story of a young Willy Wonka and apparently how he met the Oompa-Loompas. Full plot details are still under wraps, but it’s said the film will contain musical numbers and Chalamet’s reps have confirmed he will be singing and dancing in the movie.
Other stars announced to appear in the film include Olivia Colman, Rakhee Thakrar, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, and Jim Carter.
Gene Wilder originally portrayed the iconic chocolate maker in the 1971 film, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” and in 2005, Johnny Depp took on the role in the 2005 reboot “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which was directed by Tim Burton. During the casting process in the latest adaptation, the title role of Wonka was reportedly between Chalamet and Tom Holland to play the eccentric confectioner.
Chalamet is known for his breakthrough role in the coming-of-age romantic drama 'Call Me by Your Name' (2017) with his role of Elio, and most recently in 2021's 'Dune', playing the lead role as Paul Atreides.
‘Wonka’ is scheduled for release theatrically on March 17, 2023.
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Lost in Space is coming back for a third and final season on Netflix and the teaser trailer looks like there will be a lot of action to come.
"This is Will Robinson of the 24th colonist group. If you're watching this recording, there's a chance things didn't work out the way I hoped they would." the voice-over explains.
"I thought that … I thought I could save everybody. I'm doing this so you all can survive because you are my family and I love you. I just hope it's enough. This is my Final Transmission."
There are tonnes of explosions and destruction, returning regular characters, and the memorable theme song.
For those not aware, Netflix's Lost in Space is a remake of the show that aired in 1965. It stars Mina Sundwall as Penny Robinson.
She is ten years old and really wants everything to be okay for her family.
Her older sister Judy, played by Taylor Russell, is fifteen years old.
She is trying to take care of the family at all costs even if it means withstanding
The main characters are the Robinson family: John and Maureen Robinson, their kids' Penny, Judy, and Will.
The Robinsons are going to space on a mission of colonization.
At first, everything is fine then they get caught in a rip in time and meet the crazy Dr. Smith (Parker Posey).
They have to learn how to work together as a family through it all.
Lost in Space Season 3 hits Netflix this December 1st ready for binging.
BONUS: Here's the recap of Season 1 and Season 2 for those interested (Spoilers within Naturally)
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Paul McCartney has revisited the break-up of The Beatles, flatly disputing the suggestion that he was responsible for the group's demise.
Speaking on an episode of BBC Radio 4's This Cultural Life that is scheduled to air on October 23, McCartney said it was John Lennon who wanted to disband The Beatles.
"I didn't instigate the split," McCartney said.
"That was our Johnny."
The band's fans have long debated who was responsible for the break-up, with many blaming McCartney.
But McCartney said Lennon's desire to "break loose" was the main driver behind the split.
Confusion about the break-up was allowed to fester because their manager asked the band members to keep quiet until he concluded a number of business deals, McCartney said.
The interview comes ahead of Peter Jackson's six-hour documentary chronicling the final months of the band.
The Beatles: Get Back, set for release in November on Disney+, is certain to revisit the break-up of the legendary band.
McCartney's comments were first reported by The Observer.
When asked by interviewer John Wilson about the decision to strike out on his own, McCartney retorted: "Stop right there. I am not the person who instigated the split. Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said, 'I am leaving The Beatles.' Is that instigating the split, or not?"
McCartney expressed sadness over the break-up, saying the group was still making "pretty good stuff".
"This was my band, this was my job, this was my life. So I wanted it to continue," McCartney said.
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Most of us quickly go the other direction when seeing a snake, but this fearless little 2-year-old has gone viral for dragging a python over grass in the Northern Territory like a boss.
But it's no surprise he's got boss skills - his dad is none other than Matt Wright of Outback Wrangler fame, who is no stranger to relocating wild creatures including fearsome crocs.
Thankfully in this case it's a non-venomous, harmless Olive Python that his son Banjo is wrangling.
In the video posted to Matt’s Instagram, Matt expertly guides his son on how to safely interact with the slithering creature and is captioned “learning the ropes”.
Banjo - dressed in a nappy and khaki shirt - starts pulling the python by the tail but it gets wrapped around a pole. Matt helps untangle the python and encourages Banjo to keep pulling. “Quick, pull him over to the bushes, go,” Matt tells the toddler. “Hold onto him, pull him out, quick.”
Banjo keeps pulling but soon drops the tail and runs back to his dad saying “Oh no oh no oh no”. When Banjo walks towards the head of the python, Matt pulls him away and sends him back in the direction of the tail.
“Grab the tail, go, two hands, quick," Matt says as Banjo resumes his animal encounter. "Grab him otherwise he’ll bite dad,” Matt jokes.
No doubt you'll remember Matt from 2020's viral video of him casually pushing away a massive crocodile - affectionately named Bonecruncher - while trying to clear logs from a river. A classic "only in Australia" moment for sure.
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