Johnny Depp to play Willy Wonka in Tim Burton remake!

**arjue** · 24 Oct 2003, 07:45 AM

Virtually no info yet, just this from imdb:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

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Directed by
Tim Burton

Writing credits
Roald Dahl (novel)
Gwyn Lurie (screenplay)
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Genre: Fantasy / Adventure / Comedy / Family (more)

Plot Outline: A poor boy wins an oppurtunity to join a tour of the most wonderful candy factory in the world. (more)

Production Notes/Status:
Status: Announced
Comments: Filming is scheduled to begin sometime in 2004.
Status Updated: 26 May 2003
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Credited cast:
Johnny Depp .... Willy Wonka
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Country: USA / UK
Language: English
Color: Color

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I think this is fantastic news. He's perfect for the role. I can't wait to see Tim Burtons take on it either.

**MVS** · 24 Oct 2003, 08:33 AM

Sounds interesting, and Depp is a solid actor.

**Andy** · 24 Oct 2003, 08:50 AM

Depp is fantastic. Yay.

**Mman** · 24 Oct 2003, 01:11 PM

I would think that this is the worst idea in quite awhile, but with Depp....wow, cant be more excited.

**Mzo** · 24 Oct 2003, 02:47 PM

Fuck that man in the ass if he ruins one of my favorite childhood movies.

Tim Burton directing... is this gonna be American McGee's Chocolate Factory?

**Dolemite** · 24 Oct 2003, 02:58 PM

I heard about all this months ago...still, good news. Burton's uneven as a director (sometimes he totally sucks, sometimes he's brilliant), but Depp is consistantly a great actor. It could go either way, but I'm looking forward to this remake. Supposedly they're going to make it more true to the book it was based in than the original movie. Still, I can't see how it can beat the original- it was an amazing movie and Gene Wilder owns the part of Willy Wonka. But if anyone can come close, it's Depp.

**Satsuki** · 24 Oct 2003, 04:07 PM

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I love burton and depp, they are my favoritist team in the world. And more movies with johnny depp is nothing but good. woohooo