Who was considered for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Tim Allen, along with many others who are famous for playing TV dads, was considered for the role of Mr. Teevee.
Actor who got the part: Adam Godley
Richard Attenborough was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
James Belushi, as well as many others who are famous for playing TV Dads, was considered for the role of Mr. Teevee.
Actor who got the part: Adam Godley
Nicolas Cage was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Frank Oz had planned on casting Michael Caine as Grandpa Joe when he was attached to direct.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Carrey was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Dan Castellaneta, as well as many others who are famous for playing TV Dads, was considered for the role of Mr. Teevee.
John Cleese was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Robert De Niro was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Kirk Douglas was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Albert Finney was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Richard Griffiths was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Anthony Hopkins was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Eric Idle was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Keaton was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Felicity Dahl had wanted Christopher Lloyd to play the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Manson wanted this part extremly badly and was apparently the director's first choice, but this could not be accomplished due to scheduling conflicts.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Steve Martin was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Frank Oz had plans on casting Rick Moranis as Mr. Teevee when he was attached to direct.
Actor who got the part: Adam Godley
Armin Mueller-Stahl was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Bill Murray was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Mike Myers was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Sam Neil was considered for the role of Mr. Salt.
Actor who got the part: James Fox
Paul Newman was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Leslie Nielsen was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Ed O'Neill, as well as many others who are famous for playing TV Dads, was consdiered for the role of Mr. Teevee.
Actor who got the part: Adam Godley
Frank Oz was attached to direct the film at one time.
Actor who got the part: Tim Burton
Michael Palin was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Gregory Peck was offered the role of Grandpa Joe but passed away before accepting. His family have said that he was excited about playing Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Brad Pitt was turned down for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Bob Saget, as well as many others who are famous for playing TV Dads, was considered for the role of Mr. Teevee.
Actor who got the part: Adam Godley
Sandler was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Martin Scorsese was attached to direct the film.
Smith was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Patrick Stewart was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Ben Stiller was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Max Von Sydow was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Peter Ustinov was reportedly offered the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Christopher Walken was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
David Warner was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe.
Actor who got the part: David Kelly
Williams was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
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