By Brian D. Renner Jan. 20, 2021
Wonka movie production status is currently Pre-Production
January 20, 2021 • Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, March 17, 2023 (Nationwide)
Rating: N/A
Runtime: N/A
Plot: What's the story about?
This will be a stand-alone movie focusing on Willy Wonka and his earlier, pre-Charlie adventures.
modified plot formulation from hollywoodreporter.com
Poll: Will you see Wonka?
Cast: Who stars in it?
No cast available.
Crew: Who's making Wonka
A look at the Wonka behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul King last directed Paddington 2 and Paddington. The film's writer Simon Rich last wrote An American Pickle and Elliot Allagash.
Production Company
Wonka Trailers & Videos
No trailer available.
Production: What we know about Wonka
Key Facts
- Called a reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Hollywood Reporter, 2/12/18).
- Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the Willy Wonka IP from the Roald Dahl estate (Hollywood Reporter, 10/19/16).
Filming Timeline
On or about January 20, 2021, the film was in Pre-Production status.
On or about October 19, 2016, the film was in Development status.
Simon Rich will write the script.
Wonka Release Date: When is it coming out?
Wonka is coming out in 2023 on Friday, March 17, 2023 (Nationwide release).
Questions: Asked About Wonka
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