Timothée Chalamet.Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage
Timothée Chalamet’s return to live theater has been postponed.
The actor will not be appearing as scheduled in a production of4000 Mileson London’s West End, as the play’s run has been canceled, multiple outlets report, includingPlaybill.com.
4000 Mileswas set to play at the Old Vic Theatre, and star Chalamet, 26, as Leo andEileen Atkinsas his grandmother, Vera.
The email reportedly added, “It’s been a long journey to get to this point and despite two years of trying hard to make it work, it has proved impossible. We’re sorry not to have better news, and we want to thank you for your continued patience and understanding.”
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Despite the canceled play, Chalamet has been plenty busy, between his recent roles inDune,The French DispatchandDon’t Look Up, as well as a starring role inWonka, scheduled for a 2023 release.
The musical fantasy film starring Chalamet as the titular candy man will premiere Dec. 15, 2023, after originally being slated for March 17, 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures announced last week at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
A short sizzle reel showcased a few magical, musical moments from the upcomingCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryprequel tale, which will feature Chalamet singing and dancing as Willy Wonka.
“Is everybody ready?” Wonka said at the beginning of the footage, according toThe Hollywood Reporter, before several musical scenes played out.
Varietyreported that clips showed Chalamet tap-dancing on a table, as well as peeks at costarsSally Hawkins,Rowan Atkinson,Keegan-Michael KeyandOlivia Colman— plus a Golden Ticket.
“It’s not the chocolate that matters,” Wonka read from a candy wrapper at the end of the reel, according toDeadline. “It’s the people you share it with.”
Chalamet wasspotted filming the origin story in Englandback in February, butgave fans their first lookat his character in October 2021.
source: people.com
