PHOTOS show a film set for a major movie taking shape at Lyme Regis harbour ahead of its two days of filming.
Warner Bros and the Roald Dahl Story Co’s upcoming movie ‘Wonka’ will be filmed on the Cobb in Lyme Regis.
Staring Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, the movie is a brand-new adaptation based on the characters created by children’s author Roald Dahl for the beloved novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The prequel, to be helmed by Paddington director Paul King, will focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures before he opened his famous chocolate factory.
The filming, which will take place today (Monday, October 11) and Tuesday (October 12) will include a spectacular snow scene and see a young Willy Wonka arrive in England.
Historic vessel Lydia Eva will be used for the scenes showing a passenger steamer bringing the main man to the country.
The vessel, built in 1930 and now restored as a floating museum, arrived at Lyme Regis harbour last month.
Along with the Lydia Eva, pre-production crews are already in Lyme, as preparations begin for the filming.
As you can see from the photos in the above interactive gallery, the Cobb has been transformed into a snowy scene, with a smoke machine pictured on set.
A number of props have also arrived including a wooden building, a staircase that appears to lead to somewhere, barrels, and prop fish. A number of vintage vehicles have also been spotted around the area.
Production equipment and vehicles are also set to be based in Monmouth Beach car park during the filming.
Due to the filming, Lyme Regis Aquarium is closed until Wednesday, October 13.
Alongside Dune star Timothée Chalamet, Oscar-winner and Broadchurch actress Olivia Coleman will be among the stars set to appear in the feature-length musical.
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson and Paddington and The Shape of Water star Sally Hawkins and Great British Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas will also feature.
The cast list also includes Keegan-Michael Key, Mathew Baynton, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Farnaby, Rich Fulcher, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Paterson Joseph, Calah Lane, Colin O'Brien, Natasha Rothwell, Rakhee Thakrar and Ellie White.
It is not currently known which of the actors will be a part of the filming in Lyme Regis.
According to Lyme Regis Town Council, public access to the Cobb will be restricted during filming, but full access will be maintained while the set is being dressed.
Wonka is set to be released on March 17, 2023.
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