Paul King, a 45-year-old director, expressed his desire to create a sequel to the popular film ‘Wonka’. He revealed that he would love to explore more of the world of Willy Wonka, the fictional character from Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. According to Paul, Dahl himself showed interest in continuing the story of Willy Wonka through various drafts and a short story. Although Dahl did not typically write sequels, he believed there was more potential for this particular book.
The film ‘Wonka’ features esteemed actors such as Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson, and Matt Lucas. Paul admitted that he would relish the opportunity to delve deeper into this fantastical world. He stated that they have a wealth of untold Wonka stories that they would like to bring to the screen. While the movie can stand alone, much like ‘Dune: Part One’, Paul expressed his desire to expand on the narrative and introduce new characters such as the Oompa Loompas.
Paul King has been a long-time aficionado of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. He fondly recalled his childhood, where he cherished a copy of the book. The director’s love for the story was evident as he read it cover to cover numerous times, causing the pages to come loose. He especially found the humor in the book appealing, from the extraordinary figure of Willy Wonka to the mischievous Oompa Loompas and their amusing songs penned by Dahl himself. This sense of jovial naughtiness brought him immense joy.