Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Netflix documentary Remembering Gene Wilder was a touching tribute to one of the greatest comedic performers of all time and featured several appearances from notable actors and celebrities. Those who worked with Wilder in his vast and varied career spoke about his incredible legacy and the impact his performances have had on popular culture.
15 Carol Kane Gene’s co-star The Academy Award-nominated actress and comedian Carol Kane appeared in Remembering Gene Wilder and spoke about the incredible impact he had on her own career. Kane stated that she got a call from Wilder asking her to co-star with him in his comedy The Greatest Lover in the World, and at first, she was confused because, up to that point, she was known primarily as a dramatic actor.
12 Peter Ostrun Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The part of Willy Wonka was one of Gene Wilder’s most iconic roles, and that’s why it was so fantastic to see a grown-up Peter Ostrun appear in Remembering Gene Wilder. Ostrun played Charlie Buckett in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory when he was just 12 years old and spoke about how fun it was to be on set with Wilder.
9 Burton Gilliam Gene Wilder’s Blazing Saddles co-star Gene Wilder’s Blazing Saddles co-star Burton Gilliam briefly appeared in Remembering Gene Wilder to discuss their time working together on the Mel Brooks-directed movie. Gilliam stated that Wilder had extraordinary acting abilities but that what he remembered him most of all for was how good and supportive he was to his co-stars.
6 Mace Neufeld The Frisco Kid producer The Frisco Kid film producer Mace Neufeld appeared in Remembering Gene Wilder, where he discussed the original plans to include Western legend John Wayne as the movie’s co-star. However, after a plan to reduce Wayne’s payment by $250,000, he left the project and was replaced by the up-and-coming actor Harrison Ford, fresh off the success of Star Wars.
3 Alan Zweibel A friend of Gilda Radner Writer and producer Alan Zweibel spoke in Remembering Gene Wilder about how Wilder met his third wife, Gilda Radner, when they made the movie Hanky Panky together in 1982 and how Radner’s marriage was having difficulties in her current marriage. Alan and his wife Robin were friends of Radner's, and this was why Zweilbel was able to give insight into how her romance with Wilder initially blossomed.
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