Timothee Chalamet shares first pictures of his Willy Wonka transformation
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Timothee Chalamet has teased a first look at his portrayal of iconic candy man Willy Wonka in the upcoming film 'Wonka.'
The Oscar-nominated actor took to social media on Thursday to share a picture of himself in costume as the younger version of Roald Dahl's much-loved creation.
He is decked out in the character's trademark chocolate-brown top hat, a burgundy velvet coat and a multicolored scarf as he stands behind a camera on the set of the movie.
The second image shows a close-up of his hand reaching for the brass knob of Wonka's cane, from which a small gift box is emerging.
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last... WONKA," Chalamet captioned the image, quoting Gene Wilder's famous line from his portrayal of Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie musical "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."
