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Netflix's Wonka Competition Show Criticized for Misuse of Gene Wilder's Likeness

A Netflix reality series loosely based on Roald Dahl’s work faces criticism for its use of AI to replicate Gene Wilder's likeness.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 23 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. Netflix Competition ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Is a Ghoulish Misuse of AI Gene Wilder: TV Review Variety ·
  2. ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ review: enter a world of pure humiliation NME

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