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Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory is an upcoming animated musical fantasy film directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan, inspired by the book from Roald Dahl. The film will star the voice of Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka, alongside Kit Connor.
Premise
[edit]In a modern twist on the book, Wonka (Waititi) returns to the factory after being under arrest for turning a child into a blueberry during the Golden Ticket contest, as Charlie Paley (Connor) plans a heist to steal the priceless chocolate bar from the candy maker with a new generation of kids.
Cast
[edit]- Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka
- Kit Connor as Charlie Paley, a modern counterpart to Charlie Bucket from the book.
Production
[edit]On March 5, 2020, Netflix announced that director Taika Waititi will direct two animated series based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a series inspired by the Oompa-Loompas, in partnership with The Roald Dahl Story Company.[1] By April 2026, it was announced that a Wonka-inspired animated film with Waititi staring as the main character of the same name is being developed at Netflix Animation Studios with Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan directing while Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo are producing the adaptation. Kit Connor also joins the cast as this film's version of Charlie, setting in the Morden age.[2]
Animation
[edit]The film's animation will be provided by Sony Pictures Imageworks.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-05). "Taika Waititi Set To Direct Two Netflix Animated Series Based On Roald Dahl's 'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory' & Oompa-Loompas". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 20, 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b "Here's Your First Taste of Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory". Netflix (Press release). April 16, 2026.
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- Films directed by Jared Stern
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