The stars of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka have been on a promotional tour for the film in London this week.
Their latest stop was at Global Radio Studio in Leicester Square, when Olivia Colman, Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant were spotted at the venue on Thursday.
Early reviews for the origin story called it “surprisingly good,” and the cast seems eager to keep the momentum going for the film.
During the outing, Olivia, 48, opted for business chic in a black coat which she wore over a cream Tory Burch bow blouse and wide-leg wool trousers.
The Oscar winner carried a black woven bag on her arm and enhanced her frame with a pair of expensive Tory Burch Eleanor pumps that cost a whopping £300.
The stars of the prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka, were promoting the film in London this week (photo Olivia Colman)
Their latest stop was at Global Radio Studio in Leicester Square, when Olivia Colman, Timothée Chalamet (pictured) and Hugh Grant were spotted at the venue on Thursday.
Olivia, that Mrs. Scrubbit, once again showed off her newly dyed blonde locks, which she recently debuted at the world premiere of Wonka on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, leading man Timothée, 27, opted for a more casual look in a knitted gray sweater, which he teamed with slouchy leather pants.
The Call Me By Your Name actor completed the outfit with a pair of colorful artsy Nike sneakers and a silver chain.
Timothée clutched a Starbucks takeout coffee cup as he left the Global Studios building with his castmates after the show.
Meanwhile, Hugh Grant, who plays an Umpa Lumpa in the film, cut a dapper figure in a navy blue overcoat which he wore with jeans and a gray scarf.
Olivia’s latest role is in the highly anticipated Wonka, which tells the story of the chocolatier before he opens his chocolate factory.
It is scheduled for official release in the UK on December 8, just in time for Christmas.
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.
For the outing, Olivia opted for business chic, with a black coat that she wore over a cream Tory Burch bow blouse and wide-leg wool trousers.
The Oscar winner carried a black woven bag on her arm and enhanced her frame with a pair of expensive Tory Burch Eleanor pumps that cost a whopping £300.
Olivia plays Mrs. Scrubbit in the film and is said to be one of the villains
Olivia’s latest role is in the highly anticipated Wonka, which tells the story of the chocolatier before he opens his chocolate factory.
Those lucky enough to attend a preview of the film called lead actor Timothée “whimsical” and “charming.”
“I’m not a film critic and so many others do it on such an eloquent level, so I’m just saying this about Wonka. Wonka. GOOD! Very good. Of course I cried. Give it all the golden tickets,” one fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Critics have also added their praise to the film, with Collider senior producer Perri Nemiroff writing, “#Wonka is a super-charming delight, powered by an exceptional and pitch-perfect performance from Timothée Chalamet.”
‘It can get quite silly and there are a few plot points that are a bit on the thin side, but that couldn’t prevent such an impossibly sweet film from warming my heart with a large and very effective dose of sincerity.’
Film critic Courtney Howard of Variety/The AV Club called Wonka “a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy and poignancy, powered by sheer imagination and bright, nimble musical numbers.”
‘Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His complete dedication is intoxicating,” Howard added.
‘Hugh Grant (as Oompa-Loompa) in exceptional IDGAF mode.’
IndieWire chief film critic David Ehrlich simply put wrote: ‘Wonka good. Paul King, king.”
Roger Ebert, associate editor Robert Daniels, “surprisingly especially enjoyed WONKA,” calling Timothée “a truly gifted comedic actor, who cleverly used his star persona for laughs.”
‘The staging is good and there is a lot of heart and idiosyncrasy in it. However, I didn’t like the barrage of fat jokes. Bad form in a wonderful film,’ Daniels scoffed.
Meanwhile, leading man Timothée, 27, opted for a more casual look in a knitted gray sweater, which he teamed with slouchy leather trousers.
The Call Me By Your Name actor completed the outfit with a pair of colorful artsy Nike sneakers and a silver chain
Calah Lane, who plays a character named Noodle, was also at the promo stop
Olivia was seen getting into a car after the interview
Keegan-Michael Key was pictured outside the studios
Those lucky enough to attend a preview screening of the film have praised lead actor Timothée as ‘whimsical’ and ‘charming’