Deadline is reporting that Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele) will star alongside Timothee Chalamet in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Willy Wonka prequel. Key’s role in the film is currently being kept under wraps. Wonka will reportedly “focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures before opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory.” Chalamet, who will […]
Warner Bros.’ Willy Wonka movie heading to cinemas in 2023
If you haven’t got full of the chocolatey delight that is the world of Willy Wonka, then this news will likely delight you as Warner Bros. plans to move ahead with its long-planned spin-off film, which will serve as a prequel to Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The new film, titled Wonka, will […]
Rumour: Ryan Gosling wants to play young Willy Wonka
Back in October of last year it was reported that Warner Bros. had snapped up the rights to the Willy Wonka character from the estate of Roald Dahl, and had tapped Harry Potter producer David Heyman to develop a prequel exploring the early years of the eccentric Chocolate Factory owner. Well, according to The Hashtag […]
Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover and Ezra Miller reportedly top Willy Wonka shortlist
Back in 2016, Warner Bros. announced that it had secured the rights to the Willy Wonka character from the estate of Roald Dahl, with David Heyman (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts) set to produce a new movie described as an origin story for the eccentric chocolate factory owner. Earlier this year, Paddington helmer Paul King signed […]
Producer David Heyman discusses the Willy Wonka prequel
Last month it was announced that Warner Bros. is developing a new Willy Wonka movie, which will explore the early adventures of Roald Dahl’s iconic character. The project is been spearheaded by David Heyman (Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), and the producer has been chatting to Slash Film about the film, […]
Warner Bros. developing Willy Wonka prequel movie
Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. has secured the rights to Willy Wonka from the estate of Roald Dahl, and has tapped Harry Potter producer David Heyman to develop a new movie, which is being scripted by Simon Rich (The Secret Life of Pets). According to the site, rather than an adaptation of Dahl’s two Wonka […]
Paddington helmer Paul King in talks to direct Willy Wonka
If you cast your mind back to October 2016, you may recall that Warner Bros. had picked up the rights to Willy Wonka from the estate of Roald Dahl, tapping Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts producer David Heyman to develop a prequel movie based upon the classic character. Well, according to THR, the project is […]
