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Fan Casting Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

sinon made this fan casting suggestion on May 1, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer-songwriter, and author. He began his career on stage, and made ...
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Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Gene Wilder

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Willy Wonka

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl
11-year-old Charlie Bucket lives in poverty in a small house with his parents and four grandparents. His grandparents share the only bed in the house, located in the only bedroom. Charlie and his p...
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Gene Wilder is known for his roles in Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Blazing Saddles. He has been suggested by fans for 793 roles on myCast, including Suggestions in Celebrities You Wish Were Still Alive. Similar actors include Robin Williams, Steve Martin, and Jim Carrey. Gene Wilder was suggested to play Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by sinon. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, and Johnny Depp. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has 41 roles, including Charlie Bucket, Violet Beauregarde, and Grandpa Joe.

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