Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWarner Bros. is returning to a world of pure imagination, forging ahead with plans for a “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” prequel, newly titled “Wonka.”The project has been in development for years but recently started to pick up steam again.
Warners hopes to begin casting the film soon with the goal of releasing it theatrically on March 17, 2023.David Heyman, whose resume includes the “Harry Potter” franchise and “Paddington,” is producing the film, based on a script by Simon Rich.
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