With Johnny Depp in the headlines due to his defamation trial against Amber Heard, many users have been reflecting on his role as Willy Wonka.
Although the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor portrayed Wonka in the 2005 film, Gene Wilder starred in the 1971 original.
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On Friday morning, Gene Wilder started trending as people weighed in on who was the better Willy Wonka.
Johnny Depp Seemingly Loses To Gene Wilder In Best Willy Wonka Competition
Gene Wilder is trending (for good reason) but it appears people haven’t learned yet that Wilder was the best Wonka.
We don’t need the “but Johnny Depp was closer to the book” because that changes nothing about who was BEST. pic.twitter.com/evbftA6QQ7
— Bill Shannon (@RealBShannon3) April 21, 2022
Bill Shannon tweeted, “Gene Wilder is trending (for good reason) but it appears people haven’t learned yet that Wilder was the best Wonka. We don’t need the ‘but Johnny Depp was closer to the book’ because that changes nothing about who was BEST.”
Gene Wilder is the best Willy Wonka EVER!!! pic.twitter.com/Rsv6t2wf6H
— Paul Wirral🎱 (@PaulWirral) April 22, 2022
Paul Wirral tweeted, “Gene Wilder is the best Willy Wonka EVER!!!” alongside a photo of Gene Wilder painted on a wall.
As Gene Wilder is trending here’s my favourite bit of trivia about him/why Willy Wonka comes out of the factory limping. So good. pic.twitter.com/nnNJx4C92B
— Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) April 22, 2022
Another fan shared a fun story about why Gene Wilder wanted to use the cane and walk with a limp at the beginning of the film: so no one would know if Willy Wonka was lying or telling the truth. It really shows how much Wilder understood his character!
Some People Prefer Johnny Depp’s Version Of Willy Wonka To Gene Wilder!
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Gene Wilder is a phenomenal actor. An icon. But Johnny Depp version of Willy Wonka showed more of the character’s dark side. https://t.co/Z8QVUiD33L
— ClockOutWars (@clockoutwars) April 22, 2022
Another user commented, “Gene Wilder is a phenomenal actor. An icon. But Johnny Depp version of Willy Wonka showed more of the character’s dark side.”
I think Jonny Depp is a great actor. But Gene Wilder is one of my all time favorites and no one can touch the Original Wonka. https://t.co/YfiteT4e1V
— Frank the friendly Butterfly 💖🦋 (@Frank_Butterfly) April 21, 2022
Another tweeted, “I think Jonny Depp is a great actor. But Gene Wilder is one of my all-time favorites and no one can touch the Original Wonka.”
I know for a fact Gene Wilder was the best Willy Wonka.
And I haven’t even seen the Johnny Depp version. https://t.co/FE0CxFEwj5— Julie Cohen (@FilmmakerJulie) April 22, 2022
Director Julie Cohen even chimed in, tweeting, “I know for a fact Gene Wilder was the best Willy Wonka. And I haven’t even seen the Johnny Depp version.”
I’m sorry, what
How is this a question
I love Johnny Depp, I truly do, he’s a gem of a man and an actor
But Gene Wilder is the superior Willy Wonka. There is no argument otherwise. https://t.co/3WL2HcYP9E
— GET THE DAMN VACCINE. (@JasonIsCreating) April 22, 2022
Another user added, “I’m sorry, what How is this a question I love Johnny Depp, I truly do, he’s a gem of a man and an actor But Gene Wilder is the superior Willy Wonka. There is no argument otherwise.”
It seems Depp will forever be known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, just as Gene Wilder will always be known as Willy Wonka!