There’s no telling where we’re going…
stuff.co.nz reports (and CNN has it on their ticker) that Tim Burton is talking about directing a new Willy Wonka movie.
I’m torn.
On the one hand, Tim Burton is practically unmatched in Hollywood for his combination of whimsy and malice – not to mention an absolute sense of the absurd. In other words, I can’t think of anybody else who could actually pull it off.
On the other hand, I’m still stinging from the whistling cat o’ nine tails that was Tim Burton’s take on Planet of the Apes. How a movie can sting that much, I’ll never know – but at least it wasn’t Batman and Robin.
The rough part, however, will definitely be the casting of Wonka. Gene Wilder is probably more in line with the age Wonka was supposed to be these days, but the disadvantage of that is that he’s no longer as spry as he was. You need somebody with the same kind of calm exterior masking a manic energy. Jim Carrey’s too rubbery – and, besides, he’s already ruined one segment of my childhood. Robin Williams? Once upon a time. But he’s played Peter Pan already, let’s let that one go. No, just as Tim Burton’s the only man I could imagine directing the new Willy Wonka, it seems to me that there’s only one man who could come close to filling Gene Wilder’s shoes.
Alan Cummings
Of course, that’s not my decision to make. I’m just right.
May 30th, 2003 at 8:56 am
I agree that Tim Burton is the best choice for a Willy Wonka movie. I just hope they do have one! If anyone can tell me anything about potential auditions for this film (?), let me know.
August 10th, 2003 at 8:47 am
THEY HAVE ALREADY CAST WONKA!!!
Willy Wonka will be played by Johnny Depp!! But they have only cast him… no other roles have been cast yet! IF ANYONE HEARS ABOUT AUDITIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME @ R*****@hotmail.com THANKS!!
Rachel
August 10th, 2003 at 9:29 am
Thanks for the info, Rachel. However, to keep you from getting tons of SPAM or unwanted e-mails, I’m going to have to edit your e-mail address out of your comment. I’ll hold onto it – if I hear anything I’ll let you know.
December 14th, 2003 at 8:46 am
I think there is no better person to play willy than Johnny Depp. Depp is one of my favorite actors. I would love to be in the movie. Email me for audition info.
January 19th, 2004 at 3:26 am
i love Johnny Depp and Tim Burton as a combination, i loved Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow. Any Information on auditions e-mail me!!!!! XxX
January 22nd, 2004 at 10:57 am
this is amazing i just can’t wait to see the remake of one of my favorite movies, better yet tim burton!!!!!!!!!!is the remaker woooooohoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 24th, 2004 at 6:04 am
Jhonny Depp?? YEH BABY!! sorry to be another person after an audidtion, but if anyone gets info pleae can you e-mail me or just post i on here- i heard the auditions were in December tho? hope not, thanks xxxxx
January 28th, 2004 at 1:06 am
There’s only one person that can ever play willy wonka and that’s gene wilder if only he could do it one more time!!!! There is no one that can ever replace the magic and mystic that he has given us all it’s a legacy that will never be replaced nor should it ever!!!!!!!!!!! Long live Gene Wilder….Willy Wonka
April 3rd, 2004 at 5:42 am
Gene Wilder is a much better actor than Johnny Depp can ever dream of being. I will avoid seeing the remake, so as not to spoil my fond memories of the movie.