Arthur Slugworth — Wonka Character Profile

About Arthur Slugworth

Rival chocolatier who schemes to steal Wonka's recipes.

Arthur Slugworth — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Espionage, Recipe theft, Deception

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 1/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Paterson Joseph

Appears in

Wonka (2023)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Arthur Slugworth — Conflict Rival — Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet)

  Direct business rivalry and antagonism from the cartel.

• Arthur Slugworth — Family Uncle — Noodle (Calah Lane)

  Biological family connection revealed during the climax.

• Arthur Slugworth — Alliance Corrupt Partner — Chief of Police (Keegan-Michael Key)

  Cartel uses bribery to maintain control over law enforcement.

• Arthur Slugworth — Professional Former Employee — Abacus Crunch (Jim Carter)

  Crunch's past professional ties to the cartel leader.

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• Lottie Bell (Rakhee Thakrar)
• Father Julius (Rowan Atkinson)
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• Mrs. Scrubbit (Olivia Colman)
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