Netflix’s Tasty New Competition Show: “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket”
Yes…that’s Gene Wilder’s voice created through AI in the teaser for Netflix’s upcoming competition series, “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket”.
The show is based on the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder. His estate gave their permission to recreated his voice for the show.
Twelve golden ticket winners and their chosen partners will face physical, mental, and moral challenges inspired by the film and Roald Dahl’s original novel. “More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people continue to find joy and inspiration in his performance,” said Karen B. Wilder on behalf of the estate. Rusty Goffe, an original 1971 Oompa Loompa cast member, also appears. No word yet on what prize they are competing for, though, when the series premieres September 23.