Based on the competitive decision to cast Timothée Chalamet as the lead of Wonka, as well as the news reporting that a musical component will yet again be in the mix, the tone for this third bite at the apple is clearly established.
And the news couldn’t have come at a better time, as 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’s release into theaters.
As Chalamet has a look that feels right at home as a younger version of Gene Wilder’s incarnation, it feels like Warner Bros is definitely looking to shore up the legacy of this particular hit from their catalog.