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'''Charlie and The Chocolate Factory''' is a 2005 adaptation for the 1971 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. But during the production for the film, | '''Charlie and The Chocolate Factory''' is a 2005 adaptation for the 1971 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. But during the production for the film, Michael Jackson created a soundtrack for the film but never gave it to the production team because he didn’t get the Willy Wonka role, becoming shelved and lost to the public | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
In early 2003, during the production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. A director was still being sought for before Tim Burton was found, various actors were considered the role of Willy Wonka before Johnny Depp was given the role. Some of these actors were[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory_(film)]: | In early 2003, during the production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. A director was still being sought for before Tim Burton was found, various actors were considered the role of Willy Wonka before Johnny Depp was given the role. Some of these actors were[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory_(film)]: | ||
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*Adam Sandler | *Adam Sandler | ||
Though he was never approached or discussed for the role, | Though he was never approached or discussed for the role, Michael Jackson actively sought the role and made a soundtrack at a small studio in Los Angeles[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory_(film)][https://reddit.com/r/lostmedia/s/MkX1Omzd6H] | ||
While Michael Jackson's life is a perpetual source of controversy, songwriter, singer, and entertainer. He had one thing he wanted to seek for. He wanted to become a movie star. Owing his distinctive appearance and persona, he continued to pursue his dream into acting, even taking acting lessons from his friend, Marlon Brando.[https://mentalfloss.com/article/77794/7-movies-could-have-starred-michael-jackson] | While Michael Jackson's life is a perpetual source of controversy, songwriter, singer, and entertainer. He had one thing he wanted to seek for. He wanted to become a movie star. Owing his distinctive appearance and persona, he continued to pursue his dream into acting, even taking acting lessons from his friend, Marlon Brando.[https://mentalfloss.com/article/77794/7-movies-could-have-starred-michael-jackson] | ||
[https://huffpost.com/entry/michael-jackson-acting-career_n_7656622] | [https://huffpost.com/entry/michael-jackson-acting-career_n_7656622] | ||
Michael Jackson then presented the soundtrack to Warner Bros. along with the offer for the role. Even though they liked the soundtrack, they didn’t thought it was a good idea to give Jackson a leading role in a kids film (possible reason is the CSA allegations contributed to this). They offered a smaller role for Jackson but he wouldn’t budge, it was Wonka or not. And when Michael Jackson was denied the role, he went nuts and stated: | |||
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Michael Jackson then shelved the soundtrack and never gave permission to use it anywhere[https://unbelievable-facts.com/2016/09/facts-about-michael-jackson.html/3]. | |||
== Availablity == | == Availablity == | ||
As of October 2023, the soundtrack has never been released and possibly never will, although it’s still likely somewhere out there. | As of October 2023, the soundtrack has never been released and possibly never will, although it’s still likely somewhere out there. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory_(film) Wikipedia Article which includes | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_and_the_Chocolate_Factory_(film) Wikipedia Article which includes Michael Jackson’s soundtrack] | ||
*[https://reddit.com/r/lostmedia/s/hDymvts17L r/LostMedia post from u/_songhunt] | *[https://reddit.com/r/lostmedia/s/hDymvts17L r/LostMedia post from u/_songhunt] | ||
== Reference == | == Reference == | ||
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[https://huffpost.com/entry/michael-jackson-acting-career_n_7656622 Micheal Jackson Acting Career] | [https://huffpost.com/entry/michael-jackson-acting-career_n_7656622 Micheal Jackson Acting Career] | ||
[https://mentalfloss.com/article/77794/7-movies-could-have-starred-michael-jackson 7 Movies | [https://mentalfloss.com/article/77794/7-movies-could-have-starred-michael-jackson 7 Movies Michael Jackson Could’ve Started In (number 1 on the list)] | ||
[https://archive.org/details/untouchable00 Chapter 15 of “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of | [https://archive.org/details/untouchable00 Chapter 15 of “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson”] | ||
[https://unbelievable-facts.com/2016/09/facts-about-michael-jackson.html/3 20 Facts About Michael Jackson (Number 11 on the list)] | [https://unbelievable-facts.com/2016/09/facts-about-michael-jackson.html/3 20 Facts About Michael Jackson (Number 11 on the list)] | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 31 October 2023
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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a 2005 adaptation for the 1971 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. But during the production for the film, Michael Jackson created a soundtrack for the film but never gave it to the production team because he didn’t get the Willy Wonka role, becoming shelved and lost to the public
Background
In early 2003, during the production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. A director was still being sought for before Tim Burton was found, various actors were considered the role of Willy Wonka before Johnny Depp was given the role. Some of these actors were[1]:
- Bill Murray
- Christopher Walken
- Steve Martin
- Robin Williams
- Nicolas Cage
- Jim Carrey
- Michael Keaton
- Robert De Niro
- Brad Pitt
- Will Smith
- Mike Myer
- Ben Stiller
- Leslie Nielsen
- three members of Monty Python (John Cleese, Eric Idle, and Michael Palin)
- Patrick Stewart
- Adam Sandler
Though he was never approached or discussed for the role, Michael Jackson actively sought the role and made a soundtrack at a small studio in Los Angeles[2][3]
While Michael Jackson's life is a perpetual source of controversy, songwriter, singer, and entertainer. He had one thing he wanted to seek for. He wanted to become a movie star. Owing his distinctive appearance and persona, he continued to pursue his dream into acting, even taking acting lessons from his friend, Marlon Brando.[4] [5]
Michael Jackson then presented the soundtrack to Warner Bros. along with the offer for the role. Even though they liked the soundtrack, they didn’t thought it was a good idea to give Jackson a leading role in a kids film (possible reason is the CSA allegations contributed to this). They offered a smaller role for Jackson but he wouldn’t budge, it was Wonka or not. And when Michael Jackson was denied the role, he went nuts and stated:
If I can't have the part, they're not getting the soundtrack. [6]
Michael Jackson then shelved the soundtrack and never gave permission to use it anywhere[7].
Availablity
As of October 2023, the soundtrack has never been released and possibly never will, although it’s still likely somewhere out there.
External Links
Reference
r/TodayILearned post about the matter
7 Movies Michael Jackson Could’ve Started In (number 1 on the list)
Chapter 15 of “Untouchable: The Strange Life and Tragic Death of Michael Jackson”