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Originally posted by Macabre_Maiden
I claim Tim Burton authority here.

Manson was intially set to play Wonka, but due to musical obligations (remember his music?) he was unable to play the role. Johnny signed on, but put it in his contract that if Manson changed his mind, he would happily step aside and let him take over. Obviously, that never happened.

Tim Burton (one of the best directors, EVER) should not be remembered for Planet of the Apes, Mars Attacks or Big Fish, IMO. Please note his remarkable work on Sleepy Hollow, Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Batman 1 & 2, Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton work wonderfully together and the commercials for Willy Wonka look spectactular.

mars attacks was a mess, but still a lot of fun ...