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Paul Thomas King (born July 1978) is a British writer and director. He works in television, film and theatre, and specialises in comedy. He directed all 20 episodes of the BBC surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007), and in 2005 he earned a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director.
Paul King is a British comedy specialist who has worked in TV, film and theatre. He is known for directing The Mighty Boosh, Paddington and Wonka, and has won four BAFTA awards.
- Director, Writer, Producer
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Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Paul King, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby based on a story by King. It tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a central character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, depicting his early days as a chocolatier.
Dec 15, 2023 · Wonka: Directed by Paul King. With Timothée Chalamet, Gustave Die, Murray McArthur, Paul G. Raymond. With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
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- Paul King
- 2023-12-15
London based comedy director Paul King is best known for directing all three series of the award-winning comedy ‘The Mighty Boosh’. After moving into the commercials world, he established his quirky and loveable spots for clients such as Lacto Free, Chedds and Freesat.
Director: Paddington. Paul King is known for Paddington (2014), Wonka (2023) and Paddington 2 (2017).
Feb 27, 2024 · Director Paul King discusses the rich world of Dahl's book and the challenges Timothée Chalamet faced in portraying Willy Wonka. The film features an impressive cast and unique songs crafted by songwriter Neil Hannon, adding to the magical and whimsical atmosphere.
