To his surprise, Deep Roy played every Oompa Loompa, repeating the same movements several hundred times. While these were then put together digitally, each Oompa Loompa represents a separate performance by Roy. In recognition, Roy's salary was raised to $1 million.
Forty squirrels were trained for the scene where they pounce upon Veruca Salt in the nut-shelling room.
Willy Wonka's colorful cane is filled with Nerds candy, sold under the Willy Wonka brand.
Johnny Depp was so impressed with Freddie Highmore's performance in Finding Neverland (2004) that he recommended Tim Burton observe him for the role of Charlie Bucket.
Nestlé provided 1,850 bars of real chocolate.
Tim Burton: [distorted female face] When Violet turns into a blueberry, her face discolors and her cheeks puff up.