Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka? Inspired by lisajl

[JDY]

Is this true? I'm not sure how I feel about this...

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are set to meet for a third time regarding Depp starring in an upcoming remake of "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" this week.

Depp has been offered the role of Willy Wonka, and this is the third time Depp and Burton will be meeting.

Depp and Burton previously worked together on Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood.

The movie is tentatively scheduled to begin shooting next year, hopefully with Depp playing the lead role.

 

[DelitefulDory]

I think he would be fantastic, and Tim Buton is just amazing. I always thought Willy Wonka had a dark streak thru him. I hope this is a done deal!

 

[HugsForEeyore]

Nooo!!! I HATE that movie!! It gave me nightmares as a child - the whole storyline is creepy! This movie does not need to be remade! Ughhh!!!

But ....... Depp would probably be great in the role!

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[FOJMO]

I also HATE this movie. Gives me the CREEPS!

Depp would be good in the role, but so would Christopher Walken, who they also said was being considered.

 

[Planogirl]

Double post and can't delete.

 

[Planogirl]

Mmmmmm....chocolate. Mmmmmm....Johnny Depp.

Seriously, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have worked well together before and I think that they could have a lot of fun with this movie.

 

[elgerber]

First let me say, that I don't think they should do it, I love Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. But, since they don't care what I think LOL, I think Johnny Depp could do a fantastic job. However, he strikes me as being too young. I think Christopher Walken would actually be a better choice.

Erika

 

[DelitefulDory]

Originally posted by elgerber
However, he strikes me as being too young. I think Christopher Walken would actually be a better choice.

Erika

Gene wilder was 38 when he did Willy Wonka, Depp is 40. Have you seen Walken recently? He could be the grandpa maybe...not Willy.

 

[Grog]

I think this could work. I do expect the movie to be a bit edgier and darker than the first one. This has been one of my favorite stories ever since my 3rd grade teacher read it to us many years ago (that would have been around 1971 or 72 if I remember correctly. Where has the time gone? )