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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 British comedy specialist who has worked in TV, film and theatre. He is known for directing The Mighty Boosh, Paddington and Wonka, and has won four BAFTA awards.
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Dec 14, 2023 · In Wonka, a new musical prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, director Paul King tells the origin story of a young Willy Wonka long before he became the sour fantasy chocolate-maker from...
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.
- Joe Deckelmeier
- Sally Hawkins
- Paul King
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.
Dec 14, 2023 · Paul King directs Timothée Chalamet in "Wonka." Credit: Warner Bros. After Paddington 2 received wild praise, including the rare accomplishment of a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, writer/director Paul...
Dec 8, 2023 · Together with star Timothée Chalamet and co-writer Simon Farnaby, King created a young Willy Wonka that isn’t quite the Gene Wilder version of the inventor and chocolatier that generations of...
