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[litharriel]

2005-01-05
Depp Takes Inspiration From Manson For Wonka Role
JOHNNY DEPP's muse for his role as WILLY WONKA in forthcoming movie CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is set to shock fans of the children's book - it's shock rocker MARILYN MANSON

The OSCAR-nominated actor is keen to give his character a darker edge and has been inspired by the self-proclaimed ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR for his performance in the TIM BURTON-directed adventure.

This is not the first time Depp has used a rock star as his inspiration - he based flamboyant pirate JACK SPARROW in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN on wildman ROLLING STONE KEITH RICHARDS.

A source says, "He has his music and pictures in his trailer to help get in character.

"He's making Willy far more sinister than before and there's a little of Marilyn in there."

source: www.contactmusic.com




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Comments

Re: Gotta love Depp....he's a rare and brilliant breed....

[litharriel.livejournal.com]

Another thing about the whole Manson/Wonka connection that made me happy... There was a rumor floating around a while back that Manson was originally slated to play Wonka himself, but the producers wouldn't allow it. If the rumor's true, I'm glad to see that something of him will still make it onscreen. I would've been curious to see how he would have done, but I have no doubt that the illustrious and lucious Mr. Depp will do a great job. (Don't know if he'll top Wilder's, though ;-)

Re: Gotta love Depp....he's a rare and brilliant breed....

[aureantes.livejournal.com]

Oh, I definitely think that Depp both looks better and can blend the elfin with the sinister more subtle-subversively in this...I'm definitely looking forward to it. Truth be told, I've not much experience of Marilyn Manson, and the only other 'star vehicle' of a heavy metal etc singer I've seen--"Dee Snider's Strangeland"--was rather disappointing in its limited audacity and mental challenge...'course, Snider isn't Marilyn Manson, and he wasn't Tim Burton either.....

Re: Gotta love Depp....he's a rare and brilliant breed....

[litharriel.livejournal.com]

Ah, Manson. Musically, perhaps he is not Bach, but I still enjoy his work. I have always liked the visuals he has attached to the music, in album covers and videos.
As a person, he seems very articulate and intelligent--much moreso than your average metal frontman. He has been in two movies, I hear, but I haven't tracked them down yet to see what kind of actor he is.

I thought Strangeland was okay, and I like Snider's voice. I agree, though, he's neither Manson nor Burton... Neither is he Depp ;-)