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Netflix reveals star-studded voice cast for Charlie vs. Chocolate Factory
This article is about an exciting new animated movie based on the stories of Roald Dahl, called 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.'
Famous actors will use their voices to bring the characters to life, including Kit Connor as Charlie Paley and Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka, the candy genius.
The story begins after Willy Wonka spends years in prison for turning a child into a blueberry.
When he returns to his factory, Charlie and his friends sneak inside to steal a special Wonka Bar and save their homes.
They soon discover that the magical world inside the factory holds many surprises.
The movie will have original songs, new characters, and familiar faces, all set in a British and London-inspired world.
Other stars like Kate Winslet, Helena Bonham Carter, and Nicola Coughlan are also joining the voice cast, making it a very star-studded adventure.
It will be shown in theaters around the world on November 5, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on December 22.
Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter have joined the voice cast of Netflix Animation Studios' 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.'
Kit Connor voices Charlie Paley and Taika Waititi voices Willy Wonka, with Waititi also serving as an executive producer.
The animated feature opens in theaters globally on November 5, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on December 22, with Sony Pictures Entertainment handling international theatrical distribution.
In the story, Wonka returns to his factory after years in prison while Charlie Paley and his friends, facing eviction, plan to break in and steal a priceless Wonka Bar to save their homes.
Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan direct the film, produced by Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo, with original songs, new characters and a British setting.
- Who
- Voice actors including Kit Connor as Charlie Paley, Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka, and new additions Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter, directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan.
- What
- The announcement of the expanded voice cast for Netflix Animation Studios' animated film 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory,' a fresh take on Roald Dahl's story.
- Where
- Produced by Netflix Animation Studios; the film retains a British, London-inspired setting with global theatrical distribution handled by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
- When
- The film releases globally in theaters on November 5, 2027, and arrives on Netflix on December 22.
- Why
- To bring a fresh animated adventure to the world of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, with original songs, new characters and familiar faces.
Key facts
- Studio
- Netflix Animation Studios
- Voice of Willy Wonka
- Taika Waititi
- Voice of Charlie Paley
- Kit Connor
- Theatrical release date
- November 5, 2027
- Netflix release date
- December 22
- International distributor
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Directors
- Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan
- Producers
- Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo
Quotes
Taika Waititi
Actor voicing Willy Wonka
“I’m so excited to enter the wonderful world of Wonka. I was immediately caught by the early concept art and the directors’ vision for the film – capturing the spirit and heart that made the original story so special, whilst imbuing it with something so fresh and unique. It’s such a fun representation of the London that I know. This new adventure is going to surprise audiences around the world. You’re in for a treat!”
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“I’m thrilled to play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form. 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.”
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Jared Stern
Director of the film
“Having been raised on the delightfully twisted world of Willy Wonka, it’s a privilege to bring his continued adventures to life as twisted adults. And how sweet to do it like never before via the magic of animation, creating a Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory that’s more deliciously unhinged than your wildest imagination. If we do a rotten job, you can throw us down a rubbish chute!”
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