according to Deadline. Later, Collider added speculation that Timothée Chalamet, 25, and Tom Holland, 24, are being considered for the role of Willy Wonka famously — and perfectly — portrayed by Gene Wilder in 1971 during the first cinematic adaptation of the children’s book, titled “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”“Paddington” director Paul King is slated to lead the new film, dubbed “Wonka,” with plans to begin production this fall.