United Kingdom, Feb. 10 -- Timothee Chalamet has been hailed a "magical star" by his 'Wonka' co-star Sophie Winkleman.

Lady Frederick Windsor, 43 - who is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, 44, the second cousin of King Charles and son of Prince Michael of Kent - had a minor role as The Countess in the 2023 Paul King blockbuster and she was full of praise of the 28-year-old actor.

She told WHO magazine: "It was just a really fun job.

"And Timothee is a magical star."

Sophie relished the opportunity to play a mean character.

She said: "It's hard playing the nice guy all the time but villains are so much fun.

"I want to play more villains."

Sophie has also starred in shows such as 'Peep Show', 'Death in Paradise' and 'Two and a Half ...