Zendaya has offered her reaction to the news that Timothee Chalamet is set to play Willy Wonka in a new origin story centered around the iconic character from Roald Dahl's classic children's book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Chalamet will be following in the footsteps of Hollywood legends Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, who both previously portrayed the eccentric candy manufacturer on the big screen.

In an interview, Zendaya expressed her excitement at the casting news, stating that Chalamet is an incredible actor and she is "obsessed with his talent." She mentioned that Chalamet's ability to take on complex and diverse characters makes him the perfect fit for the role of Willy Wonka. Zendaya also expressed her admiration for the previous portrayals of the character by Wilder and Depp, noting that Chalamet has big shoes to fill.

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