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Wonka (2023)

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The movie is going to be a prequel focusing on a young Willy Wonka. Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover, and Ezra Miller are reportedly the top contenders for the role. From the three, Ezra is the most suitable one for this character, in my opinion.

‘Willy Wonka’ New Film in the Works From David Heyman and Warner Bros.
https://variety.com/2016/film/news/will ... 201894143/

Donald Glover, Ryan Gosling Lead WB’s Willy Wonka Shortlist
http://collider.com/donald-glover-ryan- ... nka-movie/
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David Tennant would be my top choice. As much as I like Wilder and Depp's portrayals, it would be nice to see an actor from the UK play the role on film for once. I always imagined the cast of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as hailing from the United Kingdom, when I read the book. Maybe Tennant could voice him for the Netflix animated series?
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Jeff Nathanson Set To Rewrite Screenplay for Warner Bros' 'Willy Wonka' Prequel
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I would definitely like to see Ezra Miller get the role.
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I hope this movie will give more stuff yo add my Autistic Willy Wonka headcanons on Tumblr :D :D

I hope it goes to Ryan Golsing. Altough i am sure ”Miller” would be great too

Don’t know about Donald Glover if Wonka will sing i can say he is the best Singer out of the there but i’m not sure he has the acting skill at least not enough for this role. I mean he is following Gene Wilder, Johhny ” God Dame ” Deep and Doguals Hodge in the role !!
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Warner Bros. Dates ‘Willy Wonka’ Prequel For 2023 With David Heyman Producing
https://deadline.com/2021/01/warner-bro ... 234676229/
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A prequel for this story feels a little odd. I wonder how it would perform, if some might suppose it's another re-telling of the Chocolate Factory story rather than a prequel or not.
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Back in 2018, Collider reported that Ryan Gosling, Donald Glover and Ezra Miller were being eyed to star, but those names have all fallen by the wayside since then. Lately, sources say that Warners has its eye on either Tom Holland or Timothée Chalamet to play the eccentric confectioner.
Source: https://collider.com/new-willy-wonka-mo ... -chalamet/
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That's a shame about Ezra Miller. I think he would've been perfect for this, but I think he might have made some enemies during the making of the film based on his version of The Flash from Justice League (if that film wasn't cancelled?). :( I like both Holland and Chalamet, even if it's hard for me to picture either of them as the character. I would pick Chalamet between those two.
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I am so excited for Wonka ! :D I will definitely watch this .

I hope this will be a lot like the Fantastic Beasts movie !

I have ever given this movie the nickname" fantastic candies and where to find" :lol: :lol: :lol:

I hope young Wonka will be a lot like Newt Scamander !
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Casting news.

Timothée Chalamet To Play Willy Wonka In New Origin Tale From Warner Bros And The Roald Dahl Story Co
https://deadline.com/2021/05/timothee-c ... 234762658/

Keegan-Michael Key Joins Warner Bros’ ‘Wonka’
https://deadline.com/2021/09/keegan-mic ... 234832512/

‘Wonka’: Warner Bros Movie Adds Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman & Jim Carter
https://deadline.com/2021/09/wonka-warn ... 234846668/
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Good. Ezra Miller would've been better for this role, but Chalamet was the best second option, imo.
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First look at Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka.

https://twitter.com/RealChalamet/status ... 6124487682
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Not gonna lie, he looks pretty good as a younger Willy Wonka.

Still not sure why we need a Willy Wonka origin story though. Part of the appeal of a character like Willy Wonka is the mystery. Spelling out exactly who he is and where he's from ruins that. Also, the 2005 movie already gave him an origin that, in my opinion, was pretty well done.
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supertalies wrote:Also, the 2005 movie already gave him an origin that, in my opinion, was pretty well done.
I think so too. I'm guessing this iteration is going to be a more serious take on the character.
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I haven't seen the clip, but I remember seeing the image of Chalamet as Wonka during SNL one night. He's so cute and a great actor to boot.
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