A master sculptor has spent five weeks carving a life-sized Willy Wonka out of chocolate – using more than 100kg of the delicious treat.
The 6ft 2in, 100kg model of Timothée Chalamet – who plays the character in the new movie, “Wonka” – went on display in London's Trafalgar Square today (Sunday).
Using 3D models and imagery from the film's production, it was moulded and hand-crafted from more than 100 litres of melted chocolate.
Sculpted into the popular character’s iconic pose, along with a hat and cane, the creation took chocolate sculptor Jen Lindsey-Clark, and her team of model-makers, five weeks to complete – and today, it took pride of place next to Admiral Nelson.
Jen, who previously sculpted a bust of King Charles ahead of the coronation, said: “As a chocolate sculptor, this was the absolute dream commission.
“Just about everyone in the world of confectionary has been inspired by the magic of Willy Wonka and Dahl’s inventive storytelling one way or another, and I am certainly no exception.
“I grew up on the books, and watched the original Wilder Wonka film religiously every Easter and Christmas as a child – so to have had the chance to bring such an enduring character to life in chocolate has been such a labour of love.
“Timothée Chalamet is a modern-day screen icon, and I loved bringing his striking features to life, as well as the brilliantly designed costumes he adorns in the new film.”
The new film, written and directed by Paul King, is based on Roald Dahl’s literary classic, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
It follows the life of a young Wonka, chock-full of ideas, determined to change the world – and shows viewers the path he took to become the iconic character several generations have come to know and love.
King, who also wrote and directed the “Paddington” films, said: “Bringing “Wonka” to the big screen has been an absolute dream, and I can’t wait to introduce this iconic character to a whole new generation.
“Seeing Jen’s incredible life-sized chocolate sculpture has been the icing on the chocolate cake of this exciting campaign, and such an inventive way to celebrate the film. I can also confirm that the chocolate tastes great.”
“Wonka” is released in UK cinemas on Thursday, December 8, by Warner Bros.
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