Calah Lane, the star of the movie 'Wonka', recently sat down for an interview with CBR to discuss her experience working on the film. Lane talks about her character Noodle, who helps Willy Wonka realize his dream of becoming a chocolatier and finds her own self-worth in the process. She shares how she developed the character through the director's scripting and direction, highlighting the magical feeling and attention to detail in the sets and costumes. Lane praises the flexibility of the director and producers, who allowed her to have input and freedom in her performance. She also discusses acting opposite Timothée Chalamet, balancing his energetic performance with her character's cynicism. Lane mentions her scenes with Olivia Colman, praising her acting skills. The interview concludes with information about the film's release and the cast and crew involved. Director Paul King's comments about a potential sequel suggest that the Wonka universe may continue to expand, offering fans more surprises and adventures in future films. The film 'Wonka', featuring Timothee Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka, is now available on Max. The prequel, directed by Paul King and inspired by the Roald Dahl novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka as he becomes the world's greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker. The film premiered in U.S. theaters in December and has received a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is rated PG and runs for an hour and 56 minutes. The cast includes Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, and Hugh Grant. The film is a musical origin story that focuses on the first business ventures of the young Willy Wonka and has been described as bright, light, and imaginative. It explores the need for connection and wonder that adults and kids share. 'Wonka' is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and is available for streaming on Max. [ce37c8dd] [76e76aa2] [5f330f5a]