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Netflix has unveiled the first look at its upcoming competition show based on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory -And also the first listen, which may be the key element here.
Titled Wonka Golden TicketThe unscripted series uses the recreated voice of actor Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka in the 1971 film, as a central part of the game. Netflix and Eureka Productions, which is right behind Golden ticketShe received permission from Wilder’s estate and worked with artificial intelligence company ElevenLabs to recreate the late actor’s voice.
The series, which was ordered by Netflix last year, will feature 12 Golden Ticket winners and a partner of their choice facing a series of challenges inspired by the film and Roald Dahl’s source novel. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Netflix purchased the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.) The show will also feature sets inspired by the 1971 film, where “contestants must navigate a series of Wonka’s games, tests and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally and morally.”
A teaser for the show features Wilder’s recreated voice. Watch it below.
“More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performances,” said Karen B. Wilder, Gene Wilder’s wife, on behalf of Gene Wilder’s estate. “Jane had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people’s lives, and that connection has continued for generations. We are thrilled that Wonka Golden Ticket It celebrates the warmth and imagination he brought to the role, bringing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished him for decades.
Along with Wilder’s recreated voice, Golden ticket The film will feature Rusty Goffe, who played the Oompa Loompa in the 1971 film.
Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Ricky Brust, David Tibbals, Alison Holloway, Emer Harkin, Wonka executive production director Golden ticket. The series is scheduled to be shown on September 23.
