Depp as Willy

[FutureCEO]

Johnny Depp got offered the role as Willy Wonka.

 

[Woody13]

Yes and I think he will surpass Gene Wilder in the role! Gene was just too nice, Johnny will be a real villian and then nice. Depp has depth.

 

[tigsmom]

Read today they will begin shooting soon after the new year.

 

[maelstrom]

I can see Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka in an odd way, but I can't really compare it to Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It will be totally different. I prefer to think of Johnny as Jack or Ichabod. But this will be exciting to see.

I just watched Johnny on Jay Leno. It was the highlight of my week. Or maybe even month.

 

[darthdarrel]

I think that Depp will make an interesting Wonka!

 

[Woody13]

Originally posted by maelstrom
I can see Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka in an odd way, but I can't really compare it to Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. It will be totally different. I prefer to think of Johnny as Jack or Ichabod. But this will be exciting to see.

I just watched Johnny on Jay Leno. It was the highlight of my week. Or maybe even month.

Depp will make Wonka his own. Acting!

 

[pinkrose]

Oh this is going to be good!!! I can't wait to see it!

 

[WDWFREAK53]

I can see it now....

But why no fizzy lifting drinks?

 

[Erika]

I stand by my original statement. That movie was totally creepy!

Is he definitely taking the part or is it still up in the air at this point?