- Netflix has unveiled its fresh take on the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Arriving in 2027, the animated film is called Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory
- Cardiac arrester‘s Kit Connor and Thor: Ragnarok‘s Taika Waititi voice his leaders
Netflix has officially revealed Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factoryits lip-smackingly fresh take on Roald Dahl’s iconic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The animated film, whose development is managed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, also known as the studio of the Netflix juggernaut Kpop Demon Hunters and the critically acclaimed Spider-Verse movie, drops exclusively on the world’s best streaming service in 2027.
The upcoming film will also put a deliciously sour spin on Dahl’s oft-adapted literary work – yes, it will actually see the factory’s quirky owner Willy Wonka lock horns with a teenage version of Charlie, the child protagonist of Dahl’s bestselling novel.
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As part of the announcement, Netflix revealed the first artwork for the film. The image, which you’ve already seen above, shows a lollipop holding silhouetted individuals staring at the eponymous, color-drenched sweet-producing plant.
In addition, Netflix confirmed the first two actors who will lend their voices to Willy Wonka and Charlie in their reimagined feature film.
Taika Waititi, who some readers will know from his work on Marvel movies Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunderas well as other projects incl Yoyo Rabbit, What we do in the shadowsand Our flag means deathwill give voice to the infamous chocolatier. Meanwhile Cardiac arrester‘s Kit Connor will take on the role of the antagonistic Charlie.
Here is the official story synopsis for Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory which, unlike its literary inspiration, will also take place in present-day London: “Willy Wonka has spent the years since the Golden Ticket competition behind bars (not the chocolate kind) for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry.
“Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add some sweetness to a bitter world. But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley and his friends. Faced with eviction, this next generation of rotten kids plans to break into the factory, grab a priceless Wonka Bar and save their home. But, like many before them, these kids are in a fantastic world because they can enter a fantastic world. chew…”
Jared Stern (The LEGO Batman Movie, Green Eggs and Ham) and Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Spirit Untamed) are on board as the film’s directors. Waititi will executive produce the film with help from Oscar winner Aron Warner (Shrek) and co-producer Timothy Yoo (Back to Outback, Green eggs and ham).
“Our directors, Jared and Elaine, have a bold vision that fits this new adventure while remaining sympathetic to the legacy, and I’m thrilled to play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form,” Waititi said in a statement. “He’s so special to me, and the opportunity to voice such an iconic, eccentric candy genius – if a little mischievous at times – is hugely exciting.”
After purchasing the Roald Dahl Company in 2021, Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory will be the next Netflix adaptation based on the Dutch author’s hugely successful work. So far, the entertainment giant has released live-action productions Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar short story anthology plus an animated version The Twits.
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