According to Film Ratings, Warner Bros.’ upcoming musical prequel Wonka has officially been given a PG rating by the Motion Picture Association for “some violence, mild language and thematic elements.”
This comes as no surprise since Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had also been rated PG. However, this is a rare MPA rating for a Timothée Chalamet-led movie, as most of the Oscar nominee’s notable film credits, including Call Me By Your Name and Dune, were given much more mature ratings. So far, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is the only other PG-rated movie that Chalamet has starred in besides the upcoming musical.
Who’s involved in Wonka Movie?
Wonka is directed by Paddington filmmaker Paul King from a screenplay he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby. Based on the extraordinary characters created by Dahl, the film will focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory. It is produced by David Heyman, Luke Kelly, and Alexandra Derbyshire.
The prequel will be led by Chalamet as a young version of the eccentric Chocolate Factory owner. The character was previously portrayed by Gene Wilder in the iconic 1971 film as well as Johnny Depp in the hit 2005 version. Joining Chalamet are Grant, Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Baynton, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, Tom Davis, Simon Farnaby, Rich Fulcher, Sally Hawkins, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Paterson Joseph, Keegan-Michael Key, Calah Lane, Matt Lucas, Colin O’Brien, Natasha Rothwell, Rakhee Thakrar, and Ellie White.
The musical fantasy is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 15.
