Muppets and the Chocolate Factory

Muppets and the Chocolate Factory is an upcoming 2023 Fantasy/Musical/Comedy film with directed by Kirk Thatcher and screenplay by Bill Barretta, Kirk Thatcher and Kelly Younger. It is the 9th theatrical film in The Muppets franchise since Muppets Most Wanted (2014). The film is based on the 1964 British novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, similarly to its predecessor The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and Muppets Treasure Island (1996), the key roles were played by live-action actors, with the Muppets in supporting roles. In addition to the Muppet performers in various roles, the film stars with introduces TBA as Charlie Bucket. 
Created and development by The Muppet Studios, along with studios productions by Walt Disney Pictures, and co-productions by Warner Bros. The film will release on December 22nd, 2023 with distribution by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in North America and Hong Kong, while Warner Bros. Pictures will be handling international distribution.
== Plot ==
== Cast ==
=== Human Cast ===
* TBA as Charlie Bucket
* TBA as Augustus Gloop
* TBA as Veruca Salt
* TBA as Violet Beauregarde
* TBA as Mike Teavee
*TBA as Mrs. Teavee 
*TBA as Mrs. Gloop
=== Muppet Performers ===
* Matt Vogel - Kermit the Frog, Floyd Pepper, Uncle Deadly, Pops, Lew Zealand, Sweetums
* Eric Jacobson - Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle
* Dave Goelz - Gonzo, Waldorf, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard 
* Peter Linz - Walter, Statler, 
* Bill Barretta - The Swedish Chef, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, Pepe the King Prawn, Bobo the Bear, Big Mean Carl, Baby Boss, Carlo Flamingo, and Leprechaun Security Guard
=== Muppet Cast ===
==== Main Muppet roles (speaking) ====
* Kermit the Frog as Willy Wonka 
* Gonzo as Grandpa Joe Bucket
*Miss Piggy as Mrs. Bucket
*Uncle Deadly as Mr. Slugworth
*Pepe the King Prawn as himself/The Narrator
==== Minor/Supporting Muppet roles (speaking) ====
* Fozzie Bear as Mr. Beauregarde
* Bobo the Bear as Mr. Salt
* TBA as Josephine Bucket
* Pops as George
* TBA as Georgina
*Sweetums as Candy Shop Owner 
==== Small Speaking Roles ====
TBA
==== Minor/Background Characters (non-speaking) ====
TBA
== Production ==
=== Development ===
=== Casting ===
=== Filming ===
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