Olivia Colman cuts a chic figure in a dark green jumpsuit as she joins Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant for the Wonka photocall at London’s iconic Tower Bridge
Olivia Colman showed off her chic sense of style as she reunited with her co-stars Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant at a photocall for the highly anticipated Wonka on Monday.
The Oscar winner, 49, opted for a sophisticated dark green jumpsuit as she posed for photos next to London’s iconic Tower Bridge.
Olivia, who plays Mrs. Scrubbit in the upcoming fantasy film, wore the long-sleeved piece as she began her promotional duties ahead of the prequel’s release on December 8 and its UK premiere on Tuesday, November 28.
She accessorized her look with simple gold earrings as she arrived for the event.
Also in attendance was Timothee, who stars in the film as a younger incarnation of the iconic Willy Wonka.
Glam: Olivia Colman looked chic in a dark green jumpsuit as she attended a photocall for Wonka at London’s iconic Tower Bridge with her co-stars on Monday
Looking sharp: The Oscar winner was joined by her co-stars Timothee Chalamet (left) and Hugh Grant (right) for the event
Perfect: The Oscar winner opted for a sophisticated dark green jumpsuit as she posed for photos next to London’s iconic Tower Bridge
The Call Me By Your Name star opted for a smart black pantsuit with sparkling silver pinstripes, after previously standing out in a lavender leather ensemble at the film’s premiere in Tokyo.
His co-star Hugh, who plays an Oompa Loompa, opted for a sharp all-blue look as he attended the photocall.
Wonka will be officially released in the UK on December 8, just in time for Christmas.
Chalamet took on the lead role of a younger Willa Wonka, and the film features a star-studded cast with a host of British talent, including Sally Hawkins and Rowan Atkinson.
The film is based on Roald Dahl’s classic 1964 novel, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, and is directed by Paul King, who previously directed Paddington and its sequel.
The premise is “the amazing story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today,” an official said. IMDB summary.
During an interview with Fashion earlier this year, in May, Timothée opened up about taking on the role of Wonka in the musical fantasy.
“To work on something that will attract an uncynical young audience, that was just a great joy,” he explained to the outlet.
Jovial: Olivia, Hugh and Timothee were in good spirits despite the wet November weather as they attended the photocall
Friends: The group was also joined by co-star Rowan Atkinson for the photocall
Playful: Olivia beamed as she posed for photos in her stylish look with Rowan and Timothee
Sharp: Timothee opted for a smart black pantsuit with sparkling silver pinstripes when he attended the photocall
Good times! The stars were forced to battle the heavy rain during the photocall
Pleasure! His co-star Hugh, who plays an Oompa Loompa, opted for a sharp all-blue look as he attended the photocall
Coming soon: Wonka will be officially released in the UK on December 8, just in time for Christmas
Big names: Chalamet took on the lead role of a younger Willa Wonka, and the film features a star-studded cast with a host of British talent
Expected: The film is based on Roald Dahl’s classic 1964 novel, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Major Release: The premise follows: ‘the amazing story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today’
Looking good: Keegan Michael-Key, who stars as the chief of police in the film, was also present at the photocall
So many stars! The film’s stars also include Jim Carter (left) and Tom Davis (right)
Legend: Rowan Atkinson opted for a striking green suit as he posed for photos at the Wonka photocall
Happy: Matthew Baynton looked sharp for the event, which took place against the backdrop of London’s famous Tower Bridge
Radiant: Matt Lucas opted for a colorful striped sweater and a dark blue pantsuit
Coming soon: Wonka will be released in the UK on December 8 and in the US on December 15
He added: “That’s why I was drawn to it. In a time and climate of intense political rhetoric, when there is so much bad news all the time, hopefully this will be a piece of chocolate.”
The Little Women star also explained that his portrayal of Wonka would not be “cynical.”
“This is a Willy who is full of joy, hope and desire to become the greatest chocolatier,” the star said.
Timothee praised director Paul when he attended the premiere of Wonk in Tokyo last week.
“Paul King has written a beautiful script here, about a young Willy Wonka who follows his dreams,” Chalamet said of the director. Variety.
“If you had told me when I was twelve – when I was ten years old and watching the Johnny Depp version of Willy Wonka – that I would be here in Tokyo promoting this movie as Willy Wonka, standing next to Hugh Grant, I would have told you you were lying,” he admitted as he reflected on the role.
Timothée added motivationally, “So, just like in the movies, follow your dreams.”
Wonka will be released in the UK on December 8 and in the US on December 15.