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Gene Wilder biopic in the works, telling the story of the longtime Stamford resident

According to Deadline, director Dito Montiel has secured the rights from Wilder’s estate and is set to helm the project.

Emily Knapton

Jun 2, 2026, 11:31 AM

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A feature film about the life of Gene Wilder, the Oscar-nominated actor and longtime Stamford resident, is officially moving forward.

According to Deadline, director Dito Montiel has secured the rights from Wilder’s estate and is set to helm the project. The film will explore Wilder’s life and career, spanning decades of work that made him one of Hollywood’s most beloved performers.

Wilder is remembered for a string of iconic roles, including his unforgettable turn as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein.

No casting details or release timeline have been announced, but the project is already generating excitement among fans eager to see Wilder’s story brought to the big screen.

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