'Willy Wonka' prequel: Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet being considered for the role

Willy Wonka is one of the most iconic characters which has been enjoyed by generations of fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Created by well-known author Roald Dahl, this character brings an eccentric nature to it which have been accurately depicted on the big screen by versatile actor Gene Wilder, followed by another versatile actor Johnny Depp. After well over a decade, the character is set to return to the screen once again and the makers of the movie have been eyeing two young actors, Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet for the Willy Wonka prequel. Here is what you need to know.

Makers consider Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet for Willy Wonka prequel

While the younger generation may have enjoyed the performance of Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka in the 2005 film adaptation, the older generation may have witnessed Gene Wilder getting into this character; and both the actors were praised heartily by the audience for their performances. Warner Bros had recently announced that the origin story of the character will be brought in the Willy Wonka prequel and have been looking for suitable actors to play this iconic role. They have found two such actors - Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet, according to Collider.

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Tom Holland has received a lot of support and appreciation for the audiences for his portrayal of another iconic character Spider-Man, having reprised the character in a number of Marvel films; with its own spinoff films as well. On the other hand, Timothee Chalamet has also received critical acclaim for his role in Call Me By Your Name. Although both of these actors have proved their mettle in acting and seem to be good fits for the upcoming Willy Wonka movie, makers have to ultimately make the decision of choosing between the two.

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The Willy Wonka prequel will be reportedly released in 2023 in the month of March. The director of Paddington is all set to direct this film, while David Heyman of Harry Potter films will be the producer. While no actor is selected as the lead of the Willy Wonka cast, further details regarding this is likely to be announced soon. 

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