Connor & Waititi Lead New Animated Roald Dahl Twist for Netflix

Kit Connor and Taika Waititi will voice characters in Netflix's animated take on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, set in modern-day London. Connor stars as Charlie Paley and Waititi voices Willy Wonka, with Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan directing for Netflix Animation Studios; the film is planned for 2027 and promises original songs, new characters, and a fresh story while staying true to the classic's charm.