Timothee Chalamet, Richard Curtis and Jon Batiste

Backstage - TV & Film

It's the film Timothee Chalamet fans have been waiting for - Wonka has had its world premiere in London.

Following in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, we hear from the actor about taking on the iconic role of Willy Wonka.

Oscar and Grammy award-winner Jon Batiste speaks to us about Netflix documentary American Symphony, which features him and his wife Suleika Jaouad.

Director Richard Curtis, the man behind Notting Hill and Love Actually, tells us about his new Sky Cinema film Genie, starring Melissa McCarthy And Paapa Essiedu.

Plus we take a look at the new Eddie Murphy and Tracy Ellis-Ross Christmas film on Prime Video - Candy Cane Lane.

Hosts: Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle and Stevie Wong
Producer: Debbie Ridgard
Podcast Editor: Paul Stanworth
Video Director: Neil Hunter
Video Editor: Dave Colley

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