Gene Wilder’s iconic voice as Willy Wonka is set to be reborn through AI for the new reality show, ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,’ premiering September 23, 2026. The show will feature 12 golden ticket holders competing in a Chocolate Factory-themed challenge. The Gene Wilder Estate expressed excitement, aiming to celebrate the actor’s enduring warmth and imagination for a new generation, with Oompa Loompa actor Rusty Goffe also returning.
