Wonka
Type: Book

As of November 2026, Wonka has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (May 2025).
Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. It is a prequel to the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka and also features Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It portrays Willy Wonka's early days as a chocolatier while contending with his future rival
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Paul King (director), Roald Dahl (original novel) |
| Published | 2023 |
Who talks about Wonka on podcasts?
Wonka came up; the most recent mention was May 2025 on SmartLess.
- Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca | SmartLess on SmartLess (May 2025)
What is Wonka mentioned alongside?
Wonka is most often mentioned alongside California, Moneyball and A24.
Mentioned together: California, Moneyball, A24, NYU, Michael De Luca, New York, New York, The New York Times Magazine, Berlin, Jason Bateman, The Revenant