'Paddington' Director Paul King In Final Negotiations to Direct 'Willy Wonka' | THR News

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Paul King is in final talks to direct a new Willy Wonka film, a reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic. The project is part of Warner Brothers' creative revamp, aiming to launch a new franchise. The character Willy Wonka, originally from Dahl's book, has been portrayed by Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp in past adaptations. The new script by Simon Rich is kept secret. Warner Brothers is also working on other adaptations, including a new Cat in the Hat movie. Meanwhile, King's Paddington 2, released by Warner Brothers, has achieved significant success with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

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