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Paul Thomas King (born July 1978) is a British writer and director. He works in television, film and theatre, and specialises in comedy. He directed all 20 episodes of the BBC surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007), and in 2005 he earned a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director.
Paul King is a writer and director. He works in television, film, and theatre, and specializes in comedy. He graduated from St Catharine's College, Cambridge University with first-class honors in English in 1999.
Entertainment. Paul King (novelist) (1931–2014), pseudonym of American writer Donald Moffitt. Paul King (Mungo Jerry) (born 1948), British singer and guitarist with pop group Mungo Jerry. Paul King (VJ) (born 1960), Irish-born English singer, formerly with the group King, and a VJ.
Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby based on a story by King. It tells the origin story of Willy Wonka , a central character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl , depicting his early days as a chocolatier .
Dec 14, 2023 · In a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, director Paul King crafts a musical origin story of Willy Wonka, played by an exuberant Timothée Chalamet.
Feb 27, 2024 · Director Paul King discusses the rich world of Dahl's book and the challenges Timothée Chalamet faced in portraying Willy Wonka. The film features an impressive cast and unique songs crafted by songwriter Neil Hannon, adding to the magical and whimsical atmosphere. Wonka follows a young Willy Wonka long before he becomes a famed chocolatier.
Dec 8, 2023 · ‘Wonka’ Director Paul King Talks Gene Wilder References and Why It Was Time to Let Go of Paddington. The filmmaker also reacts to the 'Paddington 2' love between Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal in...
King is perhaps best known for writing and directing the comedy films Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2018), which earned him multiple BAFTA Award nominations in 2015 and 2018. Other notable directorial credits include the televison shows Dog Face, The Mighty Boosh and Come Fly With Me.
Jul 11, 2023 · The latest film from Paul King – aka the director of Paddington and Paddington 2 – is a fresh take on Roald Dahl’s kooky chocolatier, simply titled Wonka and exploring the...
Wonka writer and director, Paul King, is reflecting on the film’s success following its nomination for Outstanding British Film at the BAFTAs later this month.
