Depp Takes Inspiration From Manson For Wonka

JOHNNY DEPP's muse for his role as WILLY WONKA in forthcoming movie CHARLIE ANDTHE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is set to shock fans of the children's book - it's shockrocker MARILYN MANSON The OSCAR-nominated actor is keen to give his character a darker edge and hasbeen inspired by the self-proclaimed ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR for his performance inthe TIM BURTON-directed adventure.This is not the first time Depp has used a rock star as his inspiration - hebased flamboyant pirate JACK SPARROW in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN on wildman ROLLING STONE KEITH RICHARDS.A source says, "He has his music and pictures in his trailer to help get incharacter."He's making Willy far more sinister than before and there's a little of Marilyn in there."
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