Gene Wilder was well known when he played Wonka, and he continued acting until the early 2000s. Some of the actors, including Peter Ostrum, quit show business after appearing in the movie. "Willy ...

Cast members reflected on working with Gene Wilder and the fantastical set. Fifty years ago today, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" opened in theaters. To celebrate the movie's milestone, four ...

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka during one of Wonka's musical numbers. This will be the first time we've seen Willy Wonka on-screen since Johnny Depp played him in the 2005 film, Charlie and the ...

Warner Bros. has revealed the cast for the upcoming Willy Wonka reboot, which is simply titled "Wonka." Shooting has also begun on the project. Timothee Chalamet will star in the film as Willy Wonka.

From the moment he somersaulted out of his factory, the characters (and the audience) were captivated by Gene Wilder as the titular Willy Wonka. Before signing on to the role, the actor was best known ...