Connor & Waititi Lead New Animated Roald Dahl Twist for Netflix
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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.
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