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webuster · 07-16-2003, 06:02 PM

Tim Burton is reported to be choosing between 2 people for the role of Willy Wonka- Christopher Walken and Michael Keaton. What's your oppinion on this all. I personally want neither of them to do the film, because Michael Keaton, I think- doesn't have the right look, and he seems better in laugh out loud, OTT comedy roles- which Willy Wonka isn't. And Christopher Walken(sp?) just looks far too frightening, and a bit old, to play Willy Wonka. In the book I know the descriptions a little different, but Walken seems like the type of guy that would be a nightmare villain for kids, not Willy Wonka- he just seems too stern.
It seems it could be a weakness for Burton that he always wants to work with many of the same people.

So- my vote- Neither of the two actors.

TJL · 07-16-2003, 06:49 PM

I agree. Both actors are not right for the part. I know Walken can sing and dance, but he's too old. Michael Keaton? No way. Burton was lucky he got away with casting him as Batman, but he's all wrong for Willy Wonka.

What about Mike Meyers?

Matthew Broderick has some Broadway experience, he might work out.

What about Johhny Depp?
He's done wonderful work with Burton before. I think he could pull it off.

DarleneIllyria · 07-16-2003, 08:21 PM

Yikes, no to both choices. I can't see Keaton or Walken as Wonka. Just no way.

Crimson and Clover · 07-16-2003, 09:57 PM

i love Christopher Walken, id like to see him as Willy Wonka.

dlemond · 07-16-2003, 10:16 PM

Here are some suggestions:

Johnny Depp (the ultimate freak player)
-oops TJL already mentioned this

Brad Pitt (kooks out well in 12 Monkeys)

Alan Rickman (plays good and bad great, he would work )

Oliver Platt (something boisterous about him)

Tom Hanks (too obvious, but can play anything,and lots of fun)

Benicio Del Toro (wild card, great actor, great presence)

Brian Damage · 07-26-2003, 02:23 PM

How about just bringing back the original Willy Wonka...Gene Wilder?!?

TJL · 07-30-2003, 09:32 PM

Just thought I would bump this thread up to say that according to a recent article on the IMDB websight, Johnny Depp is now in contention for the role of Willy Wonka.

Just call me your psychic friend...

Cactus Jack · 07-30-2003, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Just thought I would bump this thread up to say that according to a recent article on the IMDB websight, Johnny Depp is now in contention for the role of Willy Wonka.

Just call me your psychic friend...

*ShortCake* · 07-31-2003, 08:52 AM

why cant they just leave the movie alone?.

DarleneIllyria · 07-31-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by Love, Lucy
why cant they just leave the movie alone?.

That's what I'm thinking

*ShortCake* · 07-31-2003, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
That's what I'm thinking

blah i hate remakes!!!

webuster · 07-31-2003, 03:57 PM

Direct the god-damned sequel before you even think of touching a remake of the original. I want to see what the Knids look like on film- or a 400 year old lady.

Krisalicious · 07-31-2003, 04:20 PM

Ah okay I didn't even know they were remaking this movie.

. Well I love this movie, and personally I don't think it should ever be remade. But, can someone please post any articles or anything they've found about it?

Central Perk · 07-31-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by Shane West's Angel
Ah okay I didn't even know they were remaking this movie. . Well I love this movie, and personally I don't think it should ever be remade. But, can someone please post any articles or anything they've found about it?

http://us.imdb.com/Title?0367594

Krisalicious · 07-31-2003, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Larry Paul
http://us.imdb.com/Title?0367594

Thanks!

07-16-2003, 06:02 PM	#1
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Willy Wonka casting dilemna? Tim Burton is reported to be choosing between 2 people for the role of Willy Wonka- Christopher Walken and Michael Keaton. What's your oppinion on this all. I personally want neither of them to do the film, because Michael Keaton, I think- doesn't have the right look, and he seems better in laugh out loud, OTT comedy roles- which Willy Wonka isn't. And Christopher Walken(sp?) just looks far too frightening, and a bit old, to play Willy Wonka. In the book I know the descriptions a little different, but Walken seems like the type of guy that would be a nightmare villain for kids, not Willy Wonka- he just seems too stern. It seems it could be a weakness for Burton that he always wants to work with many of the same people. So- my vote- Neither of the two actors.

07-16-2003, 06:49 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I agree. Both actors are not right for the part. I know Walken can sing and dance, but he's too old. Michael Keaton? No way. Burton was lucky he got away with casting him as Batman, but he's all wrong for Willy Wonka. What about Mike Meyers? Matthew Broderick has some Broadway experience, he might work out. What about Johhny Depp? He's done wonderful work with Burton before. I think he could pull it off.
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07-16-2003, 10:16 PM	#5
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Here are some suggestions: Johnny Depp (the ultimate freak player) -oops TJL already mentioned this Brad Pitt (kooks out well in 12 Monkeys) Alan Rickman (plays good and bad great, he would work ) Oliver Platt (something boisterous about him) Tom Hanks (too obvious, but can play anything,and lots of fun) Benicio Del Toro (wild card, great actor, great presence)
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07-16-2003, 08:21 PM	#3
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Yikes, no to both choices. I can't see Keaton or Walken as Wonka. Just no way.

07-26-2003, 02:23 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	How about just bringing back the original Willy Wonka...Gene Wilder?!?

07-30-2003, 09:32 PM	#7
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Just thought I would bump this thread up to say that according to a recent article on the IMDB websight, Johnny Depp is now in contention for the role of Willy Wonka. Just call me your psychic friend...

07-31-2003, 03:57 PM	#12
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Direct the god-damned sequel before you even think of touching a remake of the original. I want to see what the Knids look like on film- or a 400 year old lady.

07-31-2003, 04:20 PM	#13
Krisalicious Archie FTW! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,775	Ah okay I didn't even know they were remaking this movie. . Well I love this movie, and personally I don't think it should ever be remade. But, can someone please post any articles or anything they've found about it?