Hollywood actor Zach Galifianakis has been linked with the 'tongue in cheek' occasion in California – after the unique 'expertise' in Scotland made headlines for all of the unsuitable causes.
Wednesday 10 April 2024 18:44, UK
The notorious Willy Wonka-inspired chocolate expertise in Glasgow – which left kids in tears and prompted calls to the police – is to be recreated in Los Angeles.
The distinctive occasion has been described as “tongue in cheek” and Hollywood comedy Zach Galifianakis is amongst those that declare to be concerned within the venture.
An internet site promoting tickets for the occasion mentioned all proceeds could be donated to a “psychological well being charity” and promised: “We're really going to ship.”
The unique £35-a-ticket 'Willy's Chocolate Expertise' in Scotland made headlines and sparked dozens of memes after photos emerged exhibiting their almost empty warehouse location embellished with only a handful of props and a bouncy fort.
Households had been promised a “chocolate fantasy like by no means earlier than” – however dad and mom described it as “shambolic” and “horrible”, with many demanding a refund. The police have been additionally known as.
Actress and yoga trainer Kirsty Paterson, 29, who grew to become a viral hit after images emerged of her trying like a tragic Oompa Loompa on the Glasgow occasion, will star within the Californian model.
Ms Paterson has been billed because the 'well-known Scottish Oompa Loompa' and can participate in a Q&A session.
Attendees are invited to “enter a world of pure creativeness at Willy's Chocolate Expertise Los Angeles as chocolate memes come to life” in a “nondescript” retailer, the place two free jellies shall be given away for a $44 ticket (£ 35) on April 28. .
Talking to the Day by day Document, Ms Paterson described the chance as a “fashionable fairy story” – and mentioned organizers weren’t related to the corporate behind the Glasgow occasion.
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Ms Paterson informed the paper she had acquired messages of assist from celebrities within the US and hoped to launch a profession as a kids's tv presenter.
She added: “I didn't actually count on to finish up within the US or go so massive as a result of the USA is on a unique degree. I haven't been to America earlier than. As a educated actor it's actually thrilling for me. to go there.
“I’ve completed quite a lot of conferences and quite a lot of networking on the market. As a educated actress it isn’t unattainable that I’ll do movies.”
Company shall be handled to “a plethora of beautiful points of interest” in downtown LA, together with DJ units and movie screenings, in addition to assembly Ms Paterson – who has been described as having a “coronary heart of gold” .
Galifianakis mentioned he’ll host a Q&A session on the occasion with fellow comic Nathan Fielder.
Ms Paterson mentioned she was an enormous fan of each and “can't wait to satisfy them”.
The itemizing for the occasion additionally states: “Plus, a Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet expressed curiosity in collaborating, additional growing the joy round this extraordinary occasion.”
