{
  "id": 12717944,
  "title": "Jeremy Allen White agrees with you that he'd make a pretty good Gene Wilder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/jeremy-allen-white-agrees-with-you-that-hed-make-a-pretty-good-gene",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:27:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/jeremy-allen-white-agrees-campaigning-gene-wilder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For years, fans have been suggesting that Jeremy Allen White could be the perfect choice to play Gene Wilder on screen. With his curly hair, narrow features, and striking blue eyes, White certainly fits the bill. Although a Wilder biopic is still in the development stage, the fact that White resembles the beloved actor makes the possibility seem increasingly likely.\n\nRecently, White took the opportunity to confirm his willingness to take on the role. Speaking to Today, he expressed his honor at the prospect, stating that he would \"absolutely\" play Gene Wilder if asked. White also shared his admiration for Wilder, mentioning some of his favorite roles, including \"Young Frankenstein\" and \"Blazing Saddles.\" He emphasized that Wilder was a genius, further solidifying his belief that he would be honored to take on the role.\n\nOf course, White will need someone to actually approach him with an offer before he can seriously consider the role. While he might enjoy spending a few days with his hat on the sidewalk outside Grauman's Chinese Theater, he is likely more interested in pursuing more substantial film opportunities. The film rights to Wilder's life are currently owned by Dino Montiel, who is working on a script for a biopic project featuring writer Jeremy Roth.",
  "summary": "White said he'd \"absolutely\" play the Young Frankenstein star if the folks who currently have Wilder's film rights ever asked.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}