Johnny Depp Wonka role not a Michael Jackson impersonation
Question asked:
“Johnny Depp's portrayal of Willy Wonka in the film 'Wonka' is a Michael Jackson impersonation.”
Summary
Johnny Depp has consistently stated that his performance as Willy Wonka was not based on Michael Jackson, and there is no credible evidence supporting the idea that his portrayal is an impersonation of the singer.
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- Depp: Wonka Is No Michael Jackson - CBS News
Johnny Depp, star of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," says he didn't base his Willy Wonka character on Michael Jackson — and is surprised that some people see a resemblance.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film) - Wikipedia
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket, alongside David Kelly, Helena ...
- Willy Wonka - Wikipedia
In 1971, Willy Wonka was portrayed by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Wilder's portrayal in the film is widely beloved and is considered one of his greatest roles. Johnny Depp played the character in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which polarized critics and audiences.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) - Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka - IMDb
Mr. Wonka's being unreasonable. Willy Wonka: You can't run a chocolate factory with a family hanging over you like an old, dead goose.
- Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonka is compared to Michael Jackson
A 2005 CBS News article(Depp: Wonka Is No Michael Jackson) claims “Depp’s demure voice, pasty complexion, perfectly bobbed locks, neo-Victorian garb and androgynous air seem to present a reflection of pop singer Jackson”. However, Johnny Depp was surprised about this claim and stated in the article that “he based the way Wonka speaks on children’s show hosts he remembers from his childhood.
- Depp says his Wonka wasn't based on Michael Jackson – Deseret News
Johnny Depp, star of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," says he didn't base his Willy Wonka character on Michael Jackson — and is surprised that some people see a resemblance.
- Depp: Jackson didn’t inspire Wonka | Metro News
Johnny Depp has denied he mimicked Michael Jackson when playing Willy Wonka, but said he did find the singer inspirational.
- A 'Michael Jackson' Willy Wonka? No way, says Depp
NEW YORK — Johnny Depp, star of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," says he didn't base his Willy Wonka character on Michael Jackson — and is surprised that some people
- Depp insists his Wonka wacko wasn't Jacko
I really didn’t expect that,” Depp says, adding: “Michael Jackson was not a sort of ingredient or inspiration for the character at all.” · Depp said he based the way Wonka speaks on kiddie-show hosts he remembers from his childhood.
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