New "Wonka" Trailer Is Fantastical, Comedic, & Chocolatey

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Willy Wonka is back, only this time, the inventor is portrayed by Timothée Chalamet. In a new trailer for "Wonka," which is based on Roald Dahl's popular children's book ‌"‌Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," we get a glimpse into the origin story of the iconic chocolate maker who is determined to change humanity with the best chocolate in the world.

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The young Willy Wonka faces off against some chocolate bullies who want to keep him from making candy. He has help from a very small and snarky Oompa-Loompa played by Hugh Grant.

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"Wonka" also stars Calah Lane, Natasha Rothwell, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, and Olivia Colman.

Check out the trailer:

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"Wonka" will hit theaters on Dec. 15.

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