Warner Bros.' Wonka takes on a beloved character and presents him in a never-before-seen origin story. And because of this, the movie brings to the screen new characters we've never met in previous adaptations of Roald Dahl's classic novel. One important character in Wonka is Noodle. Who is she and who plays the character?
Who is Noodle in Wonka?
In Wonka, Noodle is said to be an important character who helps mold Willy into the exemplary chocolatier that he is. The character is an orphan girl who is Mrs. Scrubbit's (played by Olivia Colman) youngest servant.
When Willy visits the revolutionary chocolate city, he quickly becomes friends with Noodle. They even become (sort of) business partners as they dream of better things to come.
Believing in Willy's passion, Noodle sets out with him as they take on the journey of starting a chocolate business.
In an interview, the actress who plays Noodle explains her character in the film.
“He [is a] chocolate maker and she’s the one that’s got the brain and she’s like, ‘Okay, so this is what we’re gonna do.”
She also shares that Noodle is the "brains" of the operation, whereas Willy is the man with all the creative ideas.
In the same interview, director Paul King also explains that Noodle "brings to Willy is cynicism and reality and what he brings to hear is the power of dreams and imagination.”
Timothée Chalamet, who plays Willy Wonka in the film, shares:
“It’s almost like Wonka and Noodle were destined to be best friends.”
Just check out this behind-the-scenes interview of the two stars:
Who is Calah Lane?
So who plays Noodle in Wonka? The role is portrayed beautifully by 14-year-old actress, Calah Lane. Even though she is regarded as a newcomer in the industry, she booked her first lead role at only four years old.
She was also part of a stage production, which performed at the Dallas Summer Musical Theater. When she turned five, Lane landed a role in a commercial for AT&T.
She ventured into acting in 2016. To date, she has starred in Seberg, This is Us, and Family Reunion.
Aside from acting, Lane can sing and has loaned her voice to the animated TV series Firebuds. Because of this talent of hers, Lane landed her role in Wonka as Noodle. We can expect her to sing and dance alongside Chalamet in the movie, Wonka.
Meanwhile, you can follow Lane on her Instagram account to get updates from her.
Wonka premieres in theaters on Friday, December 15, 2023.
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