Warner Bros. Still Has ‘Wonka 2’ On the Brain
Last week saw 20th Century Studios dispel concerns that Alien: Romulus wasn’t getting a sequel. This weekend is Warner Bros.’ turn, as the studio wants everyone to know it isn’t forgetting to do another Wonka movie. Recently, co-writer Simon Farnaby was interviewed by Variety, where he mentioned the sequel was impeded by Timothée Chalamet’s schedule.
- ▪Last week saw 20th Century Studios dispel concerns that Alien: Romulus wasn’t getting a sequel.
- ▪This weekend is Warner Bros.’ turn, as the studio wants everyone to know it isn’t forgetting to do another Wonka movie.
- ▪Recently, co-writer Simon Farnaby was interviewed by Variety, where he mentioned the sequel was impeded by Timothée Chalamet’s schedule.
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Last week saw 20th Century Studios dispel concerns that Alien: Romulus wasn’t getting a sequel. This weekend is Warner Bros.’ turn, as the studio wants everyone to know it isn’t forgetting to do another Wonka movie. Recently, co-writer Simon Farnaby was interviewed by Variety, where he mentioned the sequel was impeded by Timothée Chalamet’s schedule. “He’s not sure about timing or what he wants to do next,” said Farnaby of the lead, which was then followed by Variety translating that to an indefinite delay. Once that part of the story gained traction, Farnaby took to social media to clarify his comments, saying they were taking “a little out of context.” “I 100% didn’t say Wonka 2 wasn’t happening,” he wrote on X. “A sequel was always the plan, and everyone is working really hard on it.
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