Warner Bros. eyeing Tom Holland, Timothée Chalamet for ‘Willy Wonka’ prequel
January 20, 2021
Roald Dahl fans are in for some major news as a Willy Wonka prequel is officially in the works and could soon hit the big screens.
The film, based on the novel by the children’s literary icon is getting another adaption after Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder’s earlier hits from 2005 and 1971 respectively.
The film by Warner Bros has its eyes set on actors Timothée Chalamet and Tom Holland for the role of the young chocolate whizz, reported Collider.
As per the report, the film will be released on March 17, 2023.
Apart from that, the film will be getting helmed by Paul King while Harry Potter’s David Heyman will be jumping onboard as the producer.
