Skip to main content
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
Home
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

  • Main
  • News

New Willy Wonka Prequel Director Revealed... But Don't Expect Johnny Depp To Return

Paddington 2 director Paul King will direct the new Willy Wonka movie. Here's everything we know.

  • Share to Facebook
  • Tweet to Twitter
  • Share to Google plus
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - 17:42

The wheels are officially in motion on the new Willy Wonka spinoff movie, with reports claiming that the studio is in talks with Paddington 2 director Paul King to helm the film. If King signs on the dotted line, he’ll team up with Harry Potter producer David Heyman to bring the new project to life.

A new Willy Wonka prequel movie is in the works / Warner Bros.

Plot details are pretty hazy at this stage, but we do know that the film will be a prequel covering Wonka’s life *before* meeting Charlie Bucket. That also means Johnny Depp won’t be involved, which is good news for anyone permanently freaked out by his weird, pseudo- Michael Jackson routine.

The young Wonka has yet to be cast, but the rumour mill keeps throwing Ryan Gosling’s name into the mix, which is something we could definitely get behind. And he famously loves a song and dance, of course, if the studio decides to go back down the musical route. No release date has been announced as yet, but expect to hear more details when King’s recruitment is officially confirmed.

- By George Wales @georgewales85

HIT PLAY TO SEE THE BIGGEST MOVIES COMING OUT THIS YEAR... 

Oscars 2018: All The Nominees For Leading Actress

  • Saoirse Ronan, for 'Lady Bird'
    Getty Images
    1 of 5
  • Frances McDormand, for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'
    Getty Images
    2 of 5
  • Meryl Streep, for 'The Post'
    Getty Images
    3 of 5
  • Sally Hawkins, for 'The Shape Of Water'
    Getty Images
    4 of 5
  • Margot Robbie, for 'I,Tonya'
    Getty Images
    5 of 5

Latest News

Get To Know - KIRBY
Get To Know: KIRBY
Get To Know - Boy Pablo
Get To Know: boy pablo
Quiz: What’s Your Group Chat Personality?
Get To Know - Zoe Wees
Get To Know: Zoe Wees
Get To Know - Joshua Bassett
Get To Know: Joshua Bassett
Nathan Dawe - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Nathan Dawe Wins MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021!
Griff - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Griff Talks “Inspirational” Taylor Swift, Lorde & More
Pa Salieu - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Pa Salieu Won't Be Defined By Genre: ‘I Can Do Whatever I Want’
Bree Runway - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Bree Runway: 'Can You Imagine How Crazy I’m About To Go In 2021?'
Inhaler - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Inhaler: ‘We Were A Really Bad Heavy Metal Band For A While’
How To Look After Your Mental Health In 2021
Nathan Dawe - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Nathan Dawe Talks ‘Massive’ Collabs For 2021
Claudia Valentina - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Claudia Valentina: ‘My Dreams Have Never Been Small’
Arlo Parks - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Arlo Parks Has Her Sights On Acting & Directing
AWA - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
AWA Says Her Debut Album Is ‘Very Vulnerable and Open’
220 KID - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
220 KID Tells Us The Heroic Reason Behind His Name
Alfie Templeman - MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Alfie Templeman Just Wants To Make You Smile
MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021
Voting For MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2021 Is Open!
Get To Know - Iann Dior
Get To Know: iann dior
Get To Know - J.I the Prince of N.Y
Get To Know: J.I The Prince Of N.Y

More From Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
New Willy Wonka Prequel Director Revealed... But Don't Expect Johnny Depp To Return
MTV Review: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Sam Mendes Turns Down Next Bond Movie

Trending Articles

Charli D’Amelio Sets The Record Straight About A Fake “Leaked” Picture Online
10 Things Your Heartbroken Friend Needs To Hear
18 Most Naked Of Naked Moments To Have Ever Hit Geordie Shore
Celebrity
10 Celebrities Who Have Some Seriously Kinky Sex Likes In The Bedroom
How To Look After Your Mental Health In 2021
21 Types Of People You'll Find In Every Friendship Group
13 Questions You've Always Wanted To Ask A Porn Star
Get To Know - KIRBY
Get To Know: KIRBY
  • Contact Us
  • Access Services
  • Website Terms
  • Mobile Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • MTV Jobs
  • MTV Press
  • Anti-Slavery
  • Global Tax Policy Statement
Hit us with some keywords!