Hodge is following in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp who played Roald Dahl's eccentric chocolate factory owner in Mel Stuart's 1971 film and Tim Burton's 2005 follow-up.
The 52-year-old actor, originally from Plymouth, Devon
Douglas Hodge to star in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
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First Published: Oct 12 2012 | 4:35 PM IST
