This whimsical remake of the 1971 Gene Wilder classic (based on the 1964 Roald Dahl children's book) stars Johnny as the mysterious candy magnate Willie Wonka, who releases a handful of golden tickets to enable a group of children (and their parents) to see his magical factory for the first time ever – and to find an heir to his empire. Johnny delivers his own fanciful version of the character, adding in a new look, backstory and characterization that enabled his updated Wonka to stand on his own as another one of his wonderfully kooky inventions.