Wonka's Road to the Big Screen, Plus An Interview With Co-Writer/Director Paul King

On the March 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk a little about the history of the 2023 film Wonka and present an interview with Wonka co-writer/director Paul King.Opening Banter: Wonka is now streaming on Max!In Our Feature Presentation: Wonka Review: Whimsy And Wonder Abound, But Timothée Chalamet Dilutes The MagicThe development history of this movieAlternate casting optionsAn interview with co-writer/director Paul KingWonka Director Paul King Is Already Working On Ideas For A Chocolatey SequelAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes./Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY* Check out Express VPN: }www.expressvpn.comAdvertising Inquiries: }https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: }https://redcircle.com/privacy