summary
- Jeremy Allen White bears a striking resemblance to Gene Wilder, raising hopes that he could star in a biopic.
- Allen White’s comedic and dramatic skills, demonstrated in The Bear, prove he’s more than capable of playing Wilder.
- The upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic will test Allen White’s singing ability and vocal modulation, which will be crucial for his role in the Wilder biopic.
Netflix documentaries in 2024Remembering Gene Wilder has received positive reviews, but more importantly, Jeremy Allen White’s biopic fans have been enthralled by how perfectly cast the character was. Gene Wilder sadly passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2016, and prior to his diagnosis he was in semi-retirement, his last film being as the narrator for the 2005 documentary. Expo: The Magic of the White CityThe documentary is a tribute to Gene Wilder and his films (many of which are considered classics), featuring never-before-seen home video footage and interviews with his collaborators, such as Mel Brooks.
Though Wilder hasn’t acted since 2005, his work has made him known to Gen Z. Throughout the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Unless you grew up watching only the dark 2005 movie. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory He has also worked with Johnny Depp, and you may have seen some Willy Wonka memes featuring the actor from that time. Wonka (2023) Starring Timothée Chalamet, and now Remembering Gene Wilderpopular fan casting came to mind, and apparently I’m not the only one.
Jeremy Allen White could play Gene Wilder in biopic
Jeremy Allen White looks a lot like Gene Wilder
A few years ago, I started seeing on social media that Jeremy Allen White was being talked about for a Gene Wilder biopic. The actors were X’s “Celebrities with the same face” was created by user pop_archives. The thread has garnered over 378,000 likes in just a few weeks, with fancasts becoming increasingly popular.
Remembering Gene Wilder Their physical similarities are once again hard to ignore, but they also serve as a reminder of why Wilder became a legend, and that is also part of what made Allen White great. It is no exaggeration to say that Allen White was great. bear. in the end, bear It has swept all the TV awards over the past two seasons, and Allen White is likely to win more thanks to his stellar performances in season two and the upcoming season two. bear Season 3.
These awards also include: bear The fact that Jeremy Allen White is able to do what is asked of him in every scene, comedy or drama, proves that he could take on Gene Wilder in a biopic. A lot of Wilder’s comedy came from how seriously he took his characters, even when they were silly or the situations they found themselves in were ridiculous. Shameless It was also a comedy drama. It allowed Allen White to tread the very fine line between comedy and drama that would be necessary to one day play Gene Wilder..
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Jeremy Allen White to play Bruce Springsteen in biopic
A Gene Wilder biopic can’t ignore the vocal talent. It would be pretty disappointing without songs like “Pure Imagination” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Luckily, Jeremy Allen White will be starring in another biopic that will help prove his mettle. Bruce Springsteen’s voice is famous, but not always beloved. It can be raspy and alienating at times, but the passion and power are undeniable. Most importantly, the voice is unique. When you hear “The Boss,” you know “The Boss.”
If Springsteen can do it, so can Wilder.
The same can be said about Gene Wilder. When someone opens their mouth to sing “Pure Imagination,” you know right away whether it’s Wilder or just a straight up imitation. The whole point of Allen White’s Bruce Springsteen biopic isn’t just whether he can sing, but whether he can make his voice sound like someone else. I don’t think anyone has ever said, “If Springsteen can sing, Wilder can sing,” so I’ll be the first to say it. Remembering Gene Wilder While it might help keep the Jeremy Allen White fancast going, a Springsteen biopic might just “bring them home.”
Remembering Gene Wilder (2024)
- director
- Ron Frank
- release date
- March 15, 2024
- cast
- Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr., Ben Mankiewicz
- runtime
- 90 minutes
