Netflix’s planned animated version of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” prompted one artist to create a black version of Charlie, the lad who wins the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s candy palace.
The internet thought it was a sweet idea.
Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison (“Little Dreamers”) posted images Sunday of her Charlie, prompting fans to give their enthusiastic green light. And they urged Netflix, which is developing an entire series of Dahl works, to consider it.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is on so I drew Charlie Bucket. A few years ago in an interview Roald Dahl’s wife Felicity said that he once imagined Charlie as a little black boy, so here’s my version. 🍫✨ pic.twitter.com/42CQLOQVnu
— Vashti Harrison (@VashtiHarrison) December 9, 2018
Charlie Bucket pic.twitter.com/mNqJsIp3aI
— Vashti Harrison (@VashtiHarrison) December 9, 2018
Your move, Netflix!
This should be a full movie on @netflix like stat.
— Burger Junkies (Rodney) (@burgerjunkies) December 9, 2018
@Netflix hit her up!
— splenda daddy (@DangerAsbestos) December 10, 2018
Netflix just announced a couple weeks ago that they are making an animated series based on Ronald Dahl’s books. They should just hire you!
— L. Johnson (@luckyl3) December 9, 2018
I want the whole movie now sis
— ❤️ Queen of Hearts ❤️ (@HerheartAMuscle) December 9, 2018
This is a film that can always be told again and again I’d love to see that remade.
— Rosanna Arquette (@RoArquette) December 10, 2018
A retweet by filmmaker Ava DuVernay got the ball rolling elsewhere.
Be still my heart. https://t.co/3OjKgWqNpr
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 10, 2018
I would 1,000% watch an animated remake animated and art directed by this person and directed by you. Let me know where to send my money please ok thanks!
— Ariel Dumas (@ArielDumas) December 10, 2018
Come on Ava. 🙏🏿🙏🏿👍🏿✌🏼
— Rosanna Arquette (@RoArquette) December 10, 2018
cc: @netflix this pic.twitter.com/GT3GM2nsR7
— Burger Junkies (Rodney) (@burgerjunkies) December 10, 2018
Donald Glover as willy wonka, Ava Duvernay directing. Make it happen Hollywood
— SophieⓋ🏳️🌈 (@saywhatsophie) December 10, 2018
This is beautiful. She should animate a remake for Netflix.
— Robert Kennedy (@85roblems) December 10, 2018
Support HuffPost
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.
Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.