Kids Signed Up For 'Chocolate Factory'
[Thursday, June 17th, 2004]Anna-Sophia Robb, Jordan Fry, Julia Winter and Philip Wiegratz have all signed on for the kid roles in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, says the Hollywood Reporter.
The movie is based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, the story revolves around candy maker Wonka's worldwide contest to tour his legendary factory, and the five kids who win by finding golden tickets.
Freddie Highmore will play the title role of Charlie, with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, and David Kelly as Grandpa Joe.
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