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Dwayne Johnson Says He Was Considered For The Role Of Willy Wonka In Tim Burton’s ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Remake

July 29, 2020 3:03 pm

Former WWE wrestler and now bona fide action star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson already has plenty of work on his plate, including the upcoming Jaume Collett-Serra take on Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” but as it turns...

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Ryan Gosling & Donald Glover Top WB’s Shortlist Of Actors For Title Role In ‘Willy Wonka’ Prequel

Charles Barfield

June 5, 2018 1:10 pm

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Remember that 'Willy Wonka' movie that Warner Bros. was putting together, from Paul King, who directed “Paddington?” Well, it looks like the project is moving forward to the casting stage and some of the names ...

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‘Paddington’ Director Paul King To Helm ‘Willy Wonka’ Reboot

Charles Barfield

February 14, 2018 11:06 am

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There seem to be two camps when it comes to remakes, reboots, and prequels. Some film fans will hate anything, no matter the quality, if it’s a remake, reboot, or prequel, just based on principle. Then you have...

Warner Bros. Rebooting ‘Willy Wonka’

Kevin Jagernauth

October 19, 2016 2:19 pm

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It's been almost two months since Gene Wilder passed away, and in Hollywood time, that's more than enough distance to announce a reboot of one of his most iconic characters and performances. Warner Bros. has...

Inspired Casting: Johnny Depp To Play Michael Jackson?

Rodrigo Perez

July 6, 2009 1:08 pm

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Ok, this dubious Contact Music report is total bullshit, but man, imagine if it wasn't?Johnny Depp already almost got fired for playing his "Pirates Of the Caribbean" character as a gay and drunken Keith Richar...

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