Timothee Chalamet caused a lot of fan excitement when he arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wonka” on Sunday.
The 27-year-old actor follows in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp and plays the world-famous chocolatier in a new film exploring the origins of the character Roald Dahl.
Chalamet – who is already earning rave reviews – was first photographed stepping out of a black SUV before hitting the red carpet.
He looked rock cool in a shiny black alligator leather jacket with matching skinny pants and boots.
The “Lady Bird” star threw his jacket over a stylish black turtleneck top.
Timothee Chalamet caused a lot of fan excitement when he arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wonka” on Sunday
He looked rock cool in a shiny black alligator leather jacket with matching skinny pants and boots
Chalamet seemed to have a lot of fun posing for photos with many of his Wonka co-stars.
He smiled broadly next to Hugh Grant, who plays Lofty the Oompa-Loompa.
The British actor looked handsome in a black suit and white shirt at the big premiere.
He was joined by his stunning wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, whom he married in 2018.
Chalamet also received an enthusiastic hug from co-star Keegan-Michael Key.
Key cut a dapper figure in a knitted collared shirt and slim-fit trousers as he got cozy with his wife Elle Key.
Chalamet also shared the spotlight with his young co-star Calah Lane, who plays Noodle.
The teenager beamed in front of photographers and wore a pretty purple satin dress.
Xochitl Gomez wowed in a hot pink dress with a daring thigh-high slit down one leg.
The actress – who recently won Dancing With The Stars – stood in high platform heels and wore her hair up for the evening.
Chalamet seemed to have a lot of fun posing for photos
The “Lady Bird” star threw his jacket over a stylish black turtleneck top
Chalamet – who is already earning rave reviews – was first photographed stepping out of a black SUV before hitting the red carpet
He was accompanied by his entourage
He was all smiles next to Hugh Grant, who plays Loofty the Oompa-Loompa
He also hugged co-star Keegan-Michael Key
Chalamet also shared the spotlight with his young co-star Calah Lane, who plays Noodle
Paterson Joseph, Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh Grant and Keegan Michael Key posed for a photo together
Film star Natasha Rothwell and director Paul King also joined in on the fun
John Stamos made it a family affair by bringing his wife Caitlin McHugh, 37, and their adorable five-year-old son Billy.
The Full House star looked stylish in a powder blue suit and an edgy floral shirt.
Caitlin looked extremely feminine in a cropped pink sweater top and white tulle skirt.
Billy – who turns six in April – looked like a pro on the red carpet as he posed between his mum and dad.
The little boy wore a burgundy velvet suit, a colorful patterned shirt and bright white sneakers.
Charly Jordan turned heads as she slipped into a satin champagne colored dress for the night.
The social media star's golden blonde hair fell in curls down her back and she carried a simple black clutch.
Actress Natasha Rothwell wowed in a multicolored metallic jacket worn over a low-cut top and tapered trousers.
Tia Mowry looked pretty in a sheer purple dress as she arrived at the premiere with her son Cree, 12, and daughter Cairo, 5.
The Disney Channel alum carried a sparkly silver handbag that matched her little girl's silver bow dress.
Hugh Grant was accompanied by his stunning wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, whom he married in 2018
The couple looked chic in their evening wear
Keegan-Michael Key made himself comfortable on the red carpet with his wife Elle Key
The comedian cut a dapper figure in a knitted collared shirt and slim trousers
The couple shared a kiss
Calah Lane beamed in front of the photographers wearing a pretty purple satin dress
Xochitl Gomez wowed in a hot pink dress with a daring thigh-high slit down one leg
John Stamos made it a family affair by bringing his wife Caitlin McHugh, 37, and their adorable five-year-old son Billy
The Full House star looked stylish in a powder blue suit and an edgy floral shirt
He completed the look with Adidas sneakers
Caitlin looked extremely feminine in a cropped pink sweater top and white tulle skirt
Billy – who turns six in April – looked like a pro on the red carpet as he posed between his mum and dad
Stamos mingled with his pal Keegan-Michael Key
Charly Jordan turned heads as she slipped into a satin champagne colored dress for the night
Actress Natasha Rothwell wowed in a multicolored metallic jacket worn over a low-cut top and tapered trousers
Tia Mowry looked pretty in a sheer purple dress as she arrived at the premiere with her son Cree, 12, and daughter Cairo, 5
The Willy Wonka origin story – based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – was released in the UK on Friday and will hit cinemas in the US on December 15.
Variety previously reported that Chalamet earned a whopping $9 million to play the film's title character.
It was also announced that the Dune star beat out Tom Holland, Donald Glover, Ezra Miller and Ryan Gosling for the role.
The eccentric genius who delighted in punishing naughty children was memorably created by Gene Wilder in Mel Stuart's beloved 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
The casting of Hugh Grant as Oompa Loompa in the film was met with controversy after the decision was criticized by an actor with dwarfism, who argued that the role should have been offered to an actor with the condition due to a lack of roles for dwarfs.
The Oompa-Loompas – little workers in the factory that Wonka imported from Loompaland – were played by actors with dwarfism in two previous films based on Roald Dahl's legendary children's book.
Wonka is directed by Paul King, who is also behind the successful Paddington films.
Other members of the Wonka cast included: Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson and Olivia Colman.