June 17, 2004
Wonka Cast Complete
Four young unknown actors have won golden tickets in the form of co-starring roles in Tim Burton's upcoming remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Annasophia Robb, Jordan Fry, Julia Winter and Philip Wiegratz will join British actor Freddie Highmore, who plays Charlie, and Johnny Depp, as the infamous chocolate factory owner, Willy Wonka in the latest adaptation of the children's book by Roald Dahl.
Robb, who portrays the competitive Violet Beauregarde, appeared in the TV movie Samantha: An American Girl Holiday and Wayne Wang's upcoming feature Because of Winn-Dixie. Fry takes on the role of Mike Teavee, a brainy bully with a passion for television. Winter and Wiegratz will make their professional acting debuts in the roles of spoiled rich girl Varuca Salt and gluttonous German boy Augustus Gloop, the trade paper reported. The film is scheduled for release in the summer of 2005.
Posted by MK Magazine at June 17, 2004 12:08 PM