The casting process has already begun!
Netflix has confirmed that it has greenlit a reality competition series inspired by Willy Wonka.
'The Golden Ticket' will see contestants enter Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but there’s a catch—only players who find a coveted golden ticket will gain entry to the factory. But a golden ticket doesn’t guarantee a sweet ride once the gates open; only those who can adapt, strategize, and withstand the unknown will make it through.
Set inside a retro-futuristic dreamscape, this high-stakes social experiment will challenge players not just physically, but mentally as they navigate games, tests, and temptations designed to probe their instincts, resilience, and ability to thrive in chaos.
This news comes nine months after Deadline reported that Fremantle-owned company Eureka Productions won a bake-off for the rights to produce the series.
VP of Unscripted at Netflix, Jeff Gaspin said: “We are thrilled to bring the magic of The Chocolate Factory to life like never before. This one-of-a-kind reality competition blends adventure, strategy, and social dynamics, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is unpredictable. For the first time, a lucky few won’t just have to imagine the experience—they’ll get to step inside the factory and live it.”
'The Golden Ticket' marks the first Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired series, and the casting process has already begun.
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