Timothee Chalamet looks in good spirits as he films Wonka in Dorset 

Timothee Chalamet appeared in good spirits as he filmed scenes for the upcoming Willy Wonka prequel film, called Wonka, in Lyme Regis, Dorset on Tuesday.

The actor, 25, was sat on a large blue box covered in fake snow that was propped up by a truck for the scene.

The film star could be seen sporting a purple coat and dark brown top hat similar to the costume worn by Gene Wilder in the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory in 1971.

Filming: Timothee Chalamet appeared in good spirits as he filmed scenes for the upcoming Willy Wonka prequel film, called Wonka, in Lyme Regis, Dorset on Tuesday

Timothee also sported a pair of gold striped trousers and carried a large brown suitcase as he was joined by crew members for the shoot. 

The actor, who filmed alongside Matt Lucas and Tom Davis on Monday, was seen waving at someone off camera.

Matt was seen again on Tuesday as he strolled along a snow-covered path in a brown coat and gold plaid trousers. 

The comedian also sported a dark brown coat and matching leather gloves as he was seen stepping out a vintage car while Tom appeared to be in the passenger seat. 

On location: The actor, 25, was sat on a large blue box covered in fake snow that was propped up by a truck for the scene

On location: The actor, 25, was sat on a large blue box covered in fake snow that was propped up by a truck for the scene 

Costume: The film star could be seen sporting a purple coat and dark brown top hat

Costume: The film star could be seen sporting a purple coat and dark brown top hat

Crew: Timothee also sported a pair of gold striped trousers and carried a large brown suitcase as he was joined by crew members for the shoot

Crew: Timothee also sported a pair of gold striped trousers and carried a large brown suitcase as he was joined by crew members for the shoot

Production: The Call Me By Your Name actor appeared to speak to someone off camera

Production: The Call Me By Your Name actor appeared to speak to someone off camera 

First look: Timothee gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka

Original: Wilder in character as Willy Wonka

First look: Timothee gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka, (left) and (right) Gene Wilder who played the role in the 1971 movie 

Timothee gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka.

He also posted a snap of his famous cane, while sharing one of the more iconic lines from the original film, 1971’s Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.

‘The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last …’ Chalamet said in the caption of his post, along with a factory emoji, a chocolate bar emoji and the #Wonka hashtag.

This was the first official photo shared from the ongoing production. 

Co-star: Matt Lucas was also seen on Tuesday as he strolled along a snow-covered path in a brown coat and gold plaid trousers

Co-star: Matt Lucas was also seen on Tuesday as he strolled along a snow-covered path in a brown coat and gold plaid trousers

Scene: Timothee was seen waving at someone off camera as a suspended camera caught his every move

Scene: Timothee was seen waving at someone off camera as a suspended camera caught his every move

Release: Filming has also been taking place at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, with the film slated for release on March 17, 2023

Release: Filming has also been taking place at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, with the film slated for release on March 17, 2023

Director: Paul King directs the prequel from a script he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby (who also stars) and Simon Rich.

Director: Paul King directs the prequel from a script he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby (who also stars) and Simon Rich.

Double: At one point, a body double could be seen taking Timothee's place

Double: At one point, a body double could be seen taking Timothee’s place 

Prequel: Several other cast and crew members could be seen filming on a boat nearby

Prequel: Several other cast and crew members could be seen filming on a boat nearby

Filming has also been taking place at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, with the film slated for release on March 17, 2023. 

The Wonka prequel will follow young Willy Wonka’s adventures before he builds his world-famous chocolate factory.

One of the focuses of the story will be how he meets the mysterious Oompa Loompas and how they came to work at his factory.

Timothee stars alongside Oscar winner Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins and Matt Lucas. 

Filmmaker: Timothee received instruction from director Paul King during filming

Filmmaker: Timothee received instruction from director Paul King during filming 

Character: Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka character back in 2016 with director Paul's involvement confirmed in 2018

Character: Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka character back in 2016 with director Paul’s involvement confirmed in 2018

Stars: That same year, it was reported that the list of actors in line to play Wonka included Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover and Ezra Miller

Stars: That same year, it was reported that the list of actors in line to play Wonka included Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover and Ezra Miller

Protocol: Several crew members were seen sporting face masks during filming

Protocol: Several crew members were seen sporting face masks during filming 

Props: A truck reading 'Moreau & Fils' was parked nearby

Props: A truck reading ‘Moreau & Fils’ was parked nearby

Role: Timothee was cast in the role in May 2021 and it was also confirmed the film would include several musical numbers

Role: Timothee was cast in the role in May 2021 and it was also confirmed the film would include several musical numbers

Paul King directs the prequel from a script he co-wrote with Simon Farnaby (who also stars) and Simon Rich. 

Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka character back in 2016 with director Paul’s involvement confirmed in 2018.

That same year, it was reported that the list of actors in line to play Wonka included Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover and Ezra Miller.

Timothee was cast in the role in May 2021 and it was also confirmed the film would include several musical numbers. 

Faithful: The studio put together a more faithful adaptation of the original novel with 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket

Faithful: The studio put together a more faithful adaptation of the original novel with 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket

Factory: The Wonka prequel will follow young Willy Wonka's adventures before he builds his world-famous chocolate factory

Factory: The Wonka prequel will follow young Willy Wonka’s adventures before he builds his world-famous chocolate factory

Oompa Loompa: One of the focuses of the story will be how he meets the mysterious Oompa Loompas and how they came to work at his factory

Oompa Loompa: One of the focuses of the story will be how he meets the mysterious Oompa Loompas and how they came to work at his factory

Timothee has a busy month ahead of him with two highly-anticipated movies hitting theaters, Dune and The French Dispatch, both in theaters October 22.

The French Dispatch is the latest from writer-director Wes Anderson, following a group of American journalists working in France for a magazine called The French Dispatch.

Timothee stars alongside Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Saoirse Ronan, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Elisabeth Moss, Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson.

Dune is the highly-anticipated adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved sci-fi novel, from director Denis Villeneuve. 

Timothee stars with Jason Momoa, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgard, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Dave Bautista.

Co-stars: Timothee stars alongside Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Saoirse Ronan, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Elisabeth Moss, Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson

Co-stars: Timothee stars alongside Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Saoirse Ronan, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Elisabeth Moss, Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson

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