Actor Paul Connell, hired to play Willy Wonka at the ill-fated "immersive experience" fan event inspired by Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, recently spoke out about the chaotic happenings behind the scenes. The U.K. fan attraction, Willy's Chocolate Experience, which was meant to enchant attendees with a fantastical world, instead led to despair as guests were met with a barren and disappointing warehouse. Connell shared that he was brought in last minute, receiving a nonsensical script that left children frightened and parents furious. The actor found himself improvising without a break for nearly four hours, attempting to navigate a vacuum cleaner stunt that was doomed to fail due to its absence at the event. Ultimately, the day ended in chaos, with angry mobs at the door and arguments ensuing. Despite the mayhem, Connell and fellow performers did their best to salvage the experience for the children. Amid misspelled contracts and mishaps, organizers later apologized for the disastrous event, refunding tickets and acknowledging the stress and frustration caused to attendees.