Even the title changed, from Charlie, toWilly Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.
Dahl didnt like Gene Wilder in that title role either.
The following year brought two more adaptations of Dahls childrens novels Henry SelicksJames & The Giant Peachand Danny DeVitosMatilda.
The book is essentially a primary schoolCarrie, and DeVito carries that off wonderfully on screen.
2005sCharlie And The Chocolate Factoryis arguably Burtons second strike-out in terms of remakes, after 2001sPlanet Of The Apes.
A shame, too.
For all its flaws, it was and is a deeply charming film.
As for speculating about future projects?
